IMDb on iPhone and iPod touch Learn more Learn more Download from the App Store
IMDb > Thérèse Raquin (1953)

Thérèse Raquin (1953) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 2 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   300 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 1% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Émile Zola (novel) &
Marcel Carné (adaptation) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for The Adultress on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
6 November 1953 (France) more
Genre:
Plot:
A truckdriver kills the husband of the woman he loves, and becomes the object of blackmail. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination more
User Reviews:
Pallid Stuff more (8 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Simone Signoret ... Thérèse Raquin
Raf Vallone ... Laurent
Jacques Duby ... Camille Raquin
Maria-Pia Casilio ... Georgette, la bonne (as Maria Pia Casilio)
Marcel André ... Michaud
Martial Rèbe ... Grivet (as Martial Rebe)
Paul Frankeur ... Le contrôleur
Alain Terrane ... Un camioneur
Bernard Véron ... Le postier
Jean Sylvère (as Jean Sylvere)
Francette Vernillat ... Françoise, la bossue
Lucien Hubert ... Le chef de gare de Dijon
Jacques Hilling (as Jacques Hiling)
Jean Rozenberg
Madeleine Barbulée ... Madame Noblet, une cliente (as Madeleine Barbulé)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Teresa Raquin (Italy)
The Adultress (USA)
more
Runtime:
102 min | Canada:105 min
Country:
Language:
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System PM51)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Raf Vallone refused to be dubbed in the French version and had his contract amended accordingly. The scenario was also slightly changed to "Italianize" the character of Laurent. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in La mala educación (2004) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
4 out of 14 people found the following review useful.
Pallid Stuff, 22 August 2004
Author: bensonj from New York, NY

Despite the considerable talent involved, this tale of passion and murder is pallid stuff. It's filled with bald plot-twists, ending with the ultimate of deux ex machinas, a huge truck careening down a small street for no reason except to kill off a major character, thus creating the pat ironic ending. Every plot twist is unconvincing, from the idea that Vallone and Duby would hit it off in any context, or that the couple would plan to leave a day or so after they told her husband about their affair rather than immediately, to the mother conveniently having a totally paralysing stroke at just the right moment. I guess one can blame Zola for some of this, but this updated version adds nothing.

Was the above review useful to you?
more (8 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Thérèse Raquin (1953)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Ossessione Shed No Tears Unmasked Gone with the Wind La cérémonie
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Crime section IMDb France section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.