Beast at Bay

1h 35min

Drama

Thriller

Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …

Production Companies

Le Trident

Hoche Productions

Union Cinématographique Lyonnaise (UCIL)

Les Films Odéon

Cast

Françoise Arnoul

Françoise Arnoul

Elizabeth Vernoult
Henri Vidal

Henri Vidal

Daniel Morane
Gaby Sylvia

Gaby Sylvia

Gilberte
Agnès Laury

Agnès Laury

Agnès Le Guen
Jean Brochard

Jean Brochard

Commissioner François
Harry-Max

Harry-Max

Me Doucet, notary
Philippe Mareuil

Philippe Mareuil

Alain de Beauvier
Pierre Sergeol

Pierre Sergeol

Inspector Beauvais
Georges Douking

Georges Douking

Lighthouse keeper
Albert Dinan

Albert Dinan

Yves Le Guen
Philippe Dumat

Philippe Dumat

Marcel, prisoner
Jack Ary

Jack Ary

Inspector
Nane Germon

Nane Germon

Lady at the restaurant
Hubert de Lapparent

Hubert de Lapparent

Buyer at the sale
Colette Régis

Colette Régis

Friend of Elisabeth
Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Commissioner Jacques Guimard

Release date

17th Jun 1959

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Français