The Truth (1960)
La vérité (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 2h 8min
- Drama
- 02 Nov 1960 (France)
- Movie
A liberated small-town girl and the family's black sheep moves to Paris with her sister, only to find herself standing trial for the shocking murder of her young lover. Was his killing premeditated or was this a crime of passion?
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.
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Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Brigitte Bardot | ... |
Dominique Marceau
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| Paul Meurisse | ... |
Maître Éparvier
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| Charles Vanel | ... |
Maître Guérin
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| Sami Frey | ... |
Gilbert Tellier
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| Marie-José Nat | ... |
Annie Marceau
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| Jean-Loup Reynold | ... |
Michel
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| André Oumansky | ... |
Ludovic Toussaint
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| Claude Berri | ... |
Georges
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| Jacques Perrin | ... |
Jérôme
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Barbara Sommers | ... |
Daisy
(as Barbara Sohmers)
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| Louis Seigner | ... |
Le président des assises
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Raymond Meunier | ... |
Le cuistot du 'Spoutnik'
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| René Blancard | ... |
L'avocat général
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| Paul Bonifas | ... |
Un greffier
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| Hubert de Lapparent | ... |
Un avocat
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Louis Arbessier | ... |
Le professeur
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Simone Berthier | ... |
Une locataire
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Charles Bouillaud | ... |
L'avocat d'Annie
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| Colette Castel | ... |
La jeune avocate
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| Marcel Delaître | ... |
Un journaliste
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Germaine Delbat | ... |
Une employée du 'Spoutnik'
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| Jacques Hilling | ... |
Un client du 'Spoutnik'
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Christian Lude | ... |
M. Marceau
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| Jacques Marin | ... |
Le conducteur du bus
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Colette Régis | ... |
La logeuse de Gilbert
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Jackie Sardou | ... |
La concierge
(as Jackie Rollin)
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| Suzy Willy | ... |
Mme Marceau
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| Fernand Ledoux | ... |
Le médecin légiste
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Jacqueline Porel | ... |
La secrétaire de Me Guérin
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Arlette Gleize |
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Jean Houbé | ... |
André Martinot
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Betty Beckers | ... |
L'étrangère qui prend la chambre de Daisy (uncredited)
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Claudine Berg | ... |
La jeune mariée (uncredited)
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Marcel Cuvelier | ... |
Un journaliste (uncredited)
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Yvonne Dany | ... |
Une spectatrice à l'audience (uncredited)
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Jenny Doria | ... |
(uncredited)
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Pierre Durou | ... |
Un gardien de la paix (uncredited)
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Édouard Francomme | ... |
Un greffier au tribunal (uncredited)
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Roger Lecuyer | ... |
Un spectateur à l'audience (uncredited)
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Francis Lemonnier | ... |
L'ami de Gilbert au Conservatoire (uncredited)
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Marcel Loche | ... |
Un assesseur (uncredited)
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Robert Mercier | ... |
Un bistrot (uncredited)
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Albert Michel | ... |
Un journaliste (uncredited)
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| Laure Paillette | ... |
La religieuse au chevet de Dominique (uncredited)
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Georgette Peyron | ... |
Une spectatrice à l'audience (uncredited)
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Pierre Roussel | ... |
Un journaliste (uncredited)
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Louis Saintève | ... |
Un assesseur (uncredited)
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| Guy Tréjan | ... |
Le médecin (uncredited)
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| Dominique Zardi | ... |
Un homme sortant du métro et à la terrasse d'un bar (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Henri-Georges Clouzot | ||
Written by
| Henri-Georges Clouzot | ... | (scenario) & |
| Simone Drieu | ... | (scenario) & |
| Michèle Perrein | ... | (scenario) & |
| Jérôme Géronimi | ... | (scenario) & |
| Christiane Rochefort | ... | (scenario) & |
| Véra Clouzot | ... | (scenario) |
Produced by
| Roger Debelmas | ... | associate producer |
| Raoul Lévy | ... | producer (as Raoul J. Lévy) |
Cinematography by
| Armand Thirard | ||
Editing by
| Albert Jurgenson | ||
Editorial Department
| Claude Le Moro | ... | assistant editor |
| Eric Pluet | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Jean André | ||
Makeup Department
| Odette Berroyer | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Lucien Lippens | ... | unit manager |
| Louis Wipf | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Claude Clément | ... | assistant director |
| Serge Vallin | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert André | ... | assistant production designer |
| Pierre Charron | ... | set dresser |
| Marc Desages | ... | assistant production designer |
Sound Department
| William Robert Sivel | ... | sound |
| Arthur Van der Meeren | ... | assistant sound (as A. Van der Meeren) |
| Jean Zann | ... | assistant sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Apoteker | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Florent | ... | assistant camera (as R. Florent) |
| Louis Née | ... | camera operator |
| André Tixador | ... | assistant camera (as A. Tixador) |
Location Management
| Roger Volper | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Dominique Amy | ... | assistant musical advisor (as Dominique Boegner) |
| Garbiel Bouillon | ... | musical advisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Denise Morlot | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Georges Vallon | ... | administrator (as Georges Valon) |
Production Companies
- Han Productions
- C.E.I.A.P.
- Iéna Productions (unconfirmed)
Distributors
- Columbia Film (1960) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films (1960) (France) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film-Verleih (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Proprietary (1961) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Columbia C.E.I.A.D. (1961) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films (1961) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films (1961) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1961) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Kingsley-International Pictures (1961) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Mundial Film (1961) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1961) (United States) (theatrical) (reissue)
- Columbia Pictures of Argentina (1961) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1961) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Filmjuwelen (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Filmjuwelen (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- France Télévisions (2023) (France) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dominique Marceau is on trial for the murder of Gilbert Tellier. The counsels duel relentlessly, elaborating explanations for why the pretty, idle and fickle girl killed the talented and ambitious conductor freshly graduated from the conservatory. Was it passion, vengeance, desperation, an accident? The acquaintances of Gilbert testify, as well as Dominique's former lovers, and her sister, Annie, the studious violin player engaged to Gilbert. The evidence they give progressively paints a more finely-shaded picture of the personalities of Dominique and Gilbert, and of their relationship, than the eloquent and convincing justifications of the counsels.
Written by Eduardo Casais |
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| Taglines | Clouzot Directs Bardot! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Italian censorship visa # 33980 delivered on 20-2-1961. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Single Arts Film (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | L'oiseau de feu See more » |
| Quotes |
The Prosecuting Attorney:
You spent weeks seducing him, didn't you? Weeks! Dominique's Attorney: Objection! What length of time should she have spent? Is there any legal limit on how long a seduction ought to take? See more » |