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The Infernal Trio (1974)

5.319741h 47mFR
ComedyCrime

Directed by Francis Girod

Rating

5.3/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

FR

Release

May 22, 1974

Director

Francis Girod

Official Trailer

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Overview

Marseilles, 1919. Georges Sarret is a distinguished and respected lawyer, recently honoured for his services in the First World War. He takes as his lover Philomène Schmidt, a young German woman, who has just lost her job and home. To enable Philomène to remain in France, Georges finds her a husband...

Top Cast

Michel PiccoliRomy SchneiderMascha GonskaPhilippe BrizardJean RigauxMonica Fiorentini

Cast

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Georges Sarret

Romy Schneider

Romy Schneider

Philomena Schmidt

Mascha Gonska

Mascha Gonska

Catherine Schmidt

Philippe Brizard

Philippe Brizard

Chambon

Jean Rigaux

Jean Rigaux

Villette

Monica Fiorentini

Monica Fiorentini

Magali

Hubert Deschamps

Hubert Deschamps

Detreuil

Monique Tarbès

Monique Tarbès

Nurse

Andréa Ferréol

Andréa Ferréol

Noemie

Francis Claude

Francis Claude

Doktor

Luigi Zerbinati

Luigi Zerbinati

Jean-Pierre Honoré

Jean-Pierre Honoré

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Infernal Trio (1974), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Marseilles, 1919. Georges Sarret is a distinguished and respected lawyer, recently honoured for his services in the First World War. He takes as his lover Philomène Schmidt, a young German woman, who has just lost her job and home. To enable Philomène to remain in France, Georges finds her a husband – who dies conveniently of natural causes a month after the wedding. Georges repeats the trick with Philomène's sister, Catherine – marrying her off to an old man who dies suddenly so that the scheming trio can profit from his life insurance. When an accomplice in the scheme, Marcel Chambon, threatens to blackmail them, Georges and his two lovers have no option but to kill him and his mistress...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Infernal Trio. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

The ending explained below clarifies the character motivations and the symbolic meaning of the final scenes that might have left some viewers puzzled.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals. If you are looking for an <strong>OTT release</strong> or want to experience the <strong>full story</strong>, this is a must-watch.

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