Bad Girls 1968  R, 104 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: Les Biches
The Girlfriends
The Does
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Stephane Audran, Jacqueline Sassard, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Nane Germon, Serge Bento, Henri Frances, Henri Attal, Dominique Zardi, Claude Chabrol
Rich and sophisticated Frederique (Stephane Audran), a bisexual, picks up a poor Bohemian, Why (Jacqueline Sassard), seduces her, and takes her to his villa in St. Tropez. While there, Why meets and falls for an architect, Paul (Jean-Louis Trintignant). Frederique also makes a play for him, and before long the two head to Paris, leaving Why to suffer alone.
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Betty 1992 N/R, 102 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Marie Trintignant, Stephane Audran, Jean-Francois Garreaud, Yves Lambrecht, Christiane Minazzoli, Pierre Vernier, Nathalie Kousnetzoff, Pierre Martot, Thomas Chabrol, Yves Verhoeven, Henri Attal, Emmanuelle Bataille
Divorced and legally barred from seeing her daughters, 28-year-old Betty (Marie Trintignant) is taken under the wing of middle-aged Laure (Stephane Audran). The two women spend their time drinking scotch and reminiscing through flashbacks. While Laure tries to help Betty, she makes the mistake of missing the flaws in Betty's personality and pays for it in the end.
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The Bridesmaid 2004  N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama / Thriller / Romance
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Benoit Magimel, Laura Smet, Aurore Clement, Bernard Le Coq, Solene Bouton, Anna Mihalcea, Michel Duchaussoy, Suzanne Flon, Eric Seigne, Pierre-Francois Dumeniaud, Philippe Duclos, Thomas Chabrol, Isolde Barth
At his sister's wedding, Philippe (Benoit Magimel) meets and falls in love with a bridesmaid, Senta (Laura Smet). But, there is more to Senta than meets the eye as Philippe will soon discover.
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The Color of Lies 1999 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Sandrine Bonnaire, Jacques Gamblin, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Antoine de Caunes, Bernard Verley, Bulle Ogier, Pierre Martot, Noel Simsolo, Rodolphe Pauly, Adrienne Pauly, Florent Gibassier, Thomas Chabrol
After his 10-year-old art student is found murdered, Rene Sterne (Jacques Bonnaire) is the primary suspect, and his relationships with his neighbors, his wife, and his students take a turn as they question his guilt or innocence.
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Comedy of Power 2006 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Foreign / Comedy / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Francois Berleand, Patrick Bruel, Robin Renucci, Marilyne Canto, Thomas Chabrol, Jean-Francois Balmer, Pierre Vermier, Jacques Boudet, Philippe Duclos, Jean-Christophe Bouvet, Roger Dumas, John Arnold, Yves Verhoeven
Jeanne Charmant-Killman (Isabelle Huppert) is a French judge whose relentless efforts to prosecute a large corporation C.E.O. Michel Humeau (Francois Berleand) lead to uncovering criminal activity in high levels of government. Notoriety in the case results in Jeanne's celebrity status, but along with new-found fame comes an attempt on her life, and her husband Philippe (Robin Renucci) resents all the media attention the case has brought into their lives.
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Cop au Vin 1985 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Foreign / Mystery
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Jean Poiret, Stephane Audran, Michel Bouquet, Jean Topart, Caroline Cellier, Lucas Belvaux, Pauline Lafont, Andree Tainsy, Jean-Claude Bouillaud, Jacques Frantz, Albert Dray, Henri Attal
Inspector Jean Lavardin (Jean Poiret) investigates fatal accidents in a small French town where a money-hungry trio is trying to evict an invalid mother and her postal worker son from their home. A sequel follows: "Inspector Lavardin."
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The Cry of the Owl 1987 N/R, 102 min.
Genre: Foreign / Thriller
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Christophe Malavoy, Mathilda May, Virginie Thevenet, Jacques Penot, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Patrice Kerbrat, Jean-Claude Lecas, Agnes Denefle, Victor Garrivier, Jacques Brunet
In this dark, dark comedy/thriller, Robert (Christophe Malavoy) moves to a quiet town to overcome his depression resulting from a divorce. With no erotic intent, he spies on his neighbor, Juliette (Mathilda May), and finds that she leads a well-rounded life. When Juliette breaks off with her boyfriend, Patrick (Jacques Penot), in order to pursue Robert, Patrick intends to get revenge.
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A Double Tour 1959  N/R, 101 min.
Genre: Foreign / Mystery
aka: Web of Passion
Leda
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Madeleine Robinson, Antonella Lualdi, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jacques Dacqmine, Jeanne Valerie, Bernadette Lafont, Andre Jocelyn, Mario David, Laszlo Szabo, Raymond Pelissier
Murder in the midst of a dysfunctional family is the subject of this film by "New Wave" director Claude Chabrol.
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Dr. Popaul 1972 N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Foreign / Comedy
aka: High Heels
Scoundrel in White
Play Now, Pay Later
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Laura Antonelli, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mia Farrow, Daniel Ivernel, Daniel Lacourtois, Marlene Appelt, Michel Peyrelon, Carlo Bartolotta, Henri Attal, Patrick Prejean
An ambitious medic will do anything to make it in his chosen field–even marry the hospital president's ugly daughter.
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The Eye of Vichy 1993 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Michel Bouquet, Brian Cox
Made exclusively from news footage, this documentary covers the time period of the Nazi occupation of France in World War II. It demonstrates the pro-Nazi stance of the Vichy led by Marshal Petain, including the propaganda campaign of the regime. The French version is narrated by Michel Bouquet, and the English-language version is narrated by Brian Cox.
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The Flower of Evil 2003 N/R, 104 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Nathalie Baye, Benoit Magimel, Melanie Doutey, Suzanne Flon, Bernard Le Coq, Thomas Chabrol, Henri Attal, Kevin Ahyi, Francoise Bertin, Jerome Bertin, Caroline Baehr, Francois Maistre
Murder and genteel corruption come to the fore when Anne (Nathalie Baye)–a member of the wealthy, but dishonored, Charpin-Vasseur family–runs for mayor of a town in the Bordeaux region of France.
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The Innocents with Dirty Hands 1975  R, 102 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: Dirty Hands
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Romy Schneider, Rod Steiger, Paolo Giusti, Jean Rochefort, Hans Christian Blech, Francois Perrot, Pierre Santini, Henri Attal, Serge Bento, Dominique Zardi
Two lovers, Julie (Romy Schneider) and Jeff (Paolo Giusti) kill Julie's alcoholic husband, Louis (Rod Steiger), and do NOT live happily ever after.
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Inspector Lavardin 1986 N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Foreign / Mystery
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Jean Poiret, Jean-Claude Brialy, Bernadette Lafont, Jacques Dacqmine, Jean-Luc Bideau, Hermine Clair, Pierre-Francois Dumeniaud, Florent Gibassier, Jean Depusse, Marc Adam
Inspector Jean Lavardin (Jean Poiret) is investigating a murder in a French seaside village when he recognizes the new widow, Helene (Bernadette Lafont), as one of his young loves from the past. And, to complicate matters, Helene and her brother, Claude (Jean-Claude Brialy), head Lavardin's list of murder suspects.
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Just Before Nightfall 1971 N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Stephane Audran, Michel Bouquet, Francois Perier, Jean Carmet, Dominique Zardi, Henri Attal, Paul Temps, Marina Ninchi, Clelia Matania, Anna Douking
Charles (Michel Bouquet) has been enjoying an affair with the wife (Anna Douking) of his best friend, Francois (Francois Perier). But, during their sadomasochistic lovemaking, Charles kills his lover. When Charles' conscience gets the better of him, he confesses to both Francois and his own wife, Helene (Stephane Audran), who fail to react with dismay.
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La Ceremonie 1995 N/R, 111 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: A Judgement in Stone
A Judgment in Stone
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Sandrine Bonnaire, Isabelle Huppert, Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Virginie Ledoyen, Valentin Merlet, Jean-Francois Perrier, Yves Verhoeven, Dominique Frot, Serge Rousseau
"La Ceremonie" is French for events leading to inevitable death by Guillotine. This is the story of a French family that hires a new housekeeper, Sophie (Sandrine Bonnaire). Sophie has unique problems of her own that are exploited by the local postmistress (Isabelle Huppert) with unexpected consequences for her employers.
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La Decade Prodigieuse 1972 PG, 105 min.
Genre: Foreign / Mystery
aka: Ten Days Wonder
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Orson Welles, Marlene Jobert, Anthony Perkins, Michel Piccoli, Guido Alberti, Ermanno Casanova, Mathilde Ceccarelli, Eric Frisdal, Giovanni Sciuto, Vittorio Sanipoli
In this interesting mystery, Charles (Anthony Perkins) becomes enamored with his father's (Orson Welles) new bride (Marlene Jobert), and events lead to murder.
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La Femme Infidele 1969 N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: The Unfaithful Wife
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Stephane Audran, Michel Bouquet, Maurice Ronet, Michel Duchaussoy, Louise Chevalier, Serge Bento, Louise Rioton, Guy Marly, Henri Marteau, Francois Moro-Giafferi
Helene (Stephane Audran) is bored with her life as the wife of wealthy, insurance executive Charles (Michel Bouquet) and so starts an affair. Charles suspects that Helene is cheating on him, prompting him to hire a private detective to find out. When he gets the name of her lover, Charles calmly confronts the man and kills him, followed by getting rid of the evidence and dumping the body into a pond. The police question Helene, but she lies about the affair and when she finds a picture of her lover in Charles' pocket, she does not tell the police. In fact, Helene has a new respect for Charles. Excellent Hitchcock-like tale.
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La Route de Corinthe 1968 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Foreign / Thriller
aka: Who's Got the Black Box?
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Jean Seberg, Maurice Ronet, Christian Marquand, Michel Bouquet, Saro Urzi, Antonio Passalia, Paolo Giusti, Claude Chabrol, Steve Eckhardt, Romain Gary
Mysterious black boxes are jamming American radars in Greece, and one NATO agent has already been killed during the hunt for the boxes. The agent's widow, Shanny (Jean Seberg), is framed for the killing, but her husband's ex-boss gets her released. The romp begins when Shanny teams with her late husband's ex-partner, Dex (Maurice Ronet), to find the boxes.
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La Rupture 1970 N/R, 124 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: The Break Up
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Stephane Audran, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Michel Bouquet, Jean-Claude Drouot, Michel Duchaussoy, Catherine Rouvel, Marguerite Cassan, Annie Cordy, Jean Carmet, Louise Chevalier
During a drug-induced rage, Charles (Jean-Claude Drouot) attacks his wife, Helene (Stephane Audran), and their four-year-old son, severely injuring the son. Helene takes the son to the hospital and rents a room. Meanwhile, Charles moves in with his wealthy parents. His father (Michel Bouquet) believes that Helene is to blame for the problems and is determined to gain custody of the injured grandson. He hires Paul (Jean-Pierre Cassel) to dig up dirt on Helene, but when that comes up negative, a plan is devised to manufacture dirt.
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Landru 1963 N/R, 114 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: Bluebeard
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Charles Denner, Michele Morgan, Danielle Darrieux, Hildegarde Neff, Juliette Mayniel, Stephane Audran, Catherine Rouvel, Denise Provence, Francoise Lugagne, Mary Marquet
Henri-Desire Landru (Charles Denner) was a mass murderer during World War I who preyed upon women with fortunes. After wooing and swindling them, he killed, dismembered, and burned them in his incinerator. This is Claude Chabrol's unique telling of the story.
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L'Enfer 1994 N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Emmanuelle Beart, Francois Cluzet, Nathalie Cardone, Andre Wilms, Marc Lavoine, Christiane Minazzoli, Dora Doll, Mario David, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Thomas Chabrol, Yves Verhoeven
Overworked as a hotel manager, Paul (Francois Cluzet) imagines that his wife, Nelly (Emmanuelle Beart), is unfaithful, and his jealousy turns into hallucinations that lead to his insanity and a personal hell for both Paul and Nelly.
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Madame Bovary 1991 N/R, 130 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Francois Balmer, Christophe Malavoy, Jean Yanne, Lucas Belvaux, Jean-Claude Bouillaud, Christiane Minazzoli, Jean-Louis Maury, Florent Gibassier, Sabeline Campo, Yves Verhoeven, Marie Mergey, Francois Maistre, Thomas Chabrol, Phillippe Abitol
In this adaptation of Flaubert's classic tale, Isabelle Huppert takes on the role of country girl Emma who wants a better life and, to achieve that goal, marries wealthy Charles Bovary (Jean-Francois Balmer). Emma still feels unsatisfied and turns to lovers to make her happy; however, the affairs do not satisfy her and only lead to her ultimate downfall.
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Masks 1987 N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Foreign / Thriller
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Philippe Noiret, Robin Renucci, Bernadette Lafont, Monique Chaumette, Anne Brochet, Roger Dumas, Pierre-Francois Dumeniaud, Pierre Naugaro, Renee Dennsy, Yvonne Decade
TV game-show host Christian (Philippe Noiret) appears to be a friendly, upstanding citizen. Roland (Robin Renucci) poses as a reporter who wants to do a story on Christian, but his real motivation is to find out what happened to his missing sister who had been hired to care for Christian's sickly goddaughter. Roland finds out that behind Christian's mask is a man who may be drugging his goddaughter and may also be a murderer.
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Nada 1974 N/R, 128 min.
Genre: Foreign / Action
aka: The Nada Gang
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Fabio Testi, Mariangela Melato, Maurice Garrel, Michel Duchaussoy, Michel Aumont, Didier Kaminka, Lou Castel, Katia Romanoff, Andre Falcon, Viviane Romance, Francois Perrot, Henri Attal
The Nada Gang, as the group of anarchist terrorists is called, kidnap an American ambassador, leaving death in their wake. They hole up, and as they begin to bicker, the government and police gain information about them and home in on their location. A good thriller by Chabrol.
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Nightcap 2000 PG, 99 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Jacques Dutronc, Anna Mouglalis, Rodolphe Pauly, Brigitte Catillon, Michel Robin, Mathieu Simonet, Lydia Andrei, Veronique Alain, Isolde Barth
Mika (Isabelle Huppert) has inherited her family's chocolate company at the same time she and her concert-pianist husband, Andre (Jacques Dutronc), are making a new try at marriage. Then, 18-year-old Jeanne (Anna Mouglalis), an aspiring concert artist herself, stirs up the scene with questions of whether or not she is Andre's daughter.
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Paris Belongs to Us 1962 N/R, 120 min.
Genre: Foreign / Mystery / Thriller
aka: Paris Is Ours
Director: Jacques Rivette
Cast: Betty Schneider, Giani Esposito, Francoise Prevost, Daniel Crohem, Francois Maistre, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Marie Robain, Brigitte Juslin, Paul Bisciglia, Claude Chabrol, Jean-Luc Godard, Jacques Demy, Jean Martin, Henri Poirier
As a literature student in Paris during the 1950s, Anne Goupil (Betty Schneider) takes part in Shakespeare's play "Pericles" and tries to help theater director Gerard Lenz (Giani Esposito) after he confides to Anne that their Spanish activist friend Juan was murdered by an organization plotting a totalitarian takeover and that he is now on their death list.
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The Pleasure Party 1974 R, 105 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: A Piece of Pleasure
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Paul Gegauff, Daniele Gegauff, Clemence Gegauff, Paula Moore, Michel Valette, Giancarlo Sisti, Cecile Vassort, Pierre Santini, Mario Santini, Jean-Christopher Queff
Philippe (Paul Gegauff) and Esther (Danielle Gegauff) have been married for several years. Paul, who has had many affairs, insists that Esther and he both have affairs and share their thoughts afterwards. Tragedy follows in this vague and weak (for Claude Chabrol) film.
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The Son of Gascogne 1995 N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Foreign / Comedy
Director: Pascal Aubier
Cast: Gregoire Colin, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Dinara Drukarova, Stephane Audran, Jean-Claude Brialy, Claude Chabrol, Bernadette Lafont, Marina Vlady, Patrice Leconte, Alexandra Stewart
This is an "in" movie that will be enjoyed by lovers of the French "New Wave." Young Harvey and Dinara (Colin and Drukarova) meet Marco (Dreyfus), a chauffeur con man who claims to be a friend and inspiration to the French film industry's greats. He proceeds to pass off Harvey as the son of famed director Gascogne to the many celebrities they encounter.
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Story of Women 1988 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Francois Cluzet, Nils Tavernier, Marie Trintignant, Louis Ducreux, Michel Beaune, Marie Bunel, Dominique Blanc, Evelyne Didi, Dani, Francois Maistre
During 1941 in German-occupied France, Marie (Isabelle Huppert) struggles for the survival of her family by performing illegal abortions. Marie grows wealthy–until one patient dies, and Marie is arrested, tried, and executed. Based on a true story.
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The Swindle 1997 N/R, 104 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Michel Serrault, Francois Cluzet, Jean-Francois Balmer, Jackie Berroyer, Jean Benguigui, Mony Dalmes, Thomas Chabrol, Greg Germain, Nathalie Kousnetzoff
In this, Claude Chabrol's 50th film, he shows his mastery of cinematic art. The story involves con artists Betty (Isabelle Huppert) and Victor (Michel Serrault)–one of whom MAY be preparing to out-con the con.
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This Man Must Die 1969 PG, 112 min.
Genre: Foreign / Thriller
aka: Killer!
The Beast Must Die
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Michel Duchaussoy, Caroline Cellier, Jean Yanne, Anouk Ferjac, Marc Di Napoli, Maurice Pialat, Louise Chevalier, Guy Marly, Lorraine Rainer, Dominique Zardi
When Charles' (Michel Duchaussoy) son is killed by a hit-and-run driver, the quiet man begins a search for the killer. His quest takes him to an actress (Caroline Cellier), with whom he has an affair, and then to the son (Marc Di Napoli) of suspected killer Paul (Jean Yanne) who runs a body shop. An excellent thriller; one of Director Claude Chabrol's best films.
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Violette 1978 R, 122 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama / Thriller
aka: Violette Noziere
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Stephane Audran, Jean Carmet, Jean-Francois Garreaud, Guy Hoffman, Lisa Langlois, Bernard Alane, Bernadette Lafont, Jean Dalmain, Mario David, Francois Maistre, Francois-Eric Gendron, Henri-Jacques Huet, Fabrice Luchini
Violette Noziere (Isabelle Huppert) is bored with her life but still finds thrills in Parisian cafes where she meets her lover Jean Dabin (Jean-Francois Garreaud). When Jean needs money, Violette devises a plot in which she can inherit money after she kills her parents, Baptiste and Germaine (Jean Carmet and Stephane Audran). Violette puts her plans into action, and Baptiste dies, but Germaine survives and sends Violette to prison. Based on a true story that took place in Paris during the 1930s.
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Wedding in Blood 1973 N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Foreign / Mystery
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Michel Piccoli, Stephane Audran, Clotilde Joano, Eliana De Santis, Claude Pieplu, Daniel Lecourtois, Ermanno Casanova, Pippo Merisi, Francois Robert, Henri Berger
Deputy Mayor Pierre's (Michel Piccoli) wife is sickly, and Paul starts an affair with the mayor's wife (Stephane Audran). The mayor finds out about the affair, Pierre's wife dies, and the mystery begins.
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| 1. Bad Girls (1968)
aka: Les Biches
aka: The Girlfriends
aka: The Does
2. Betty (1992)
3. The Bridesmaid (2004)
4. The Color of Lies (1999)
5. Comedy of Power (2006)
6. Cop au Vin (1985)
7. The Cry of the Owl (1987)
8. A Double Tour (1959)
aka: Web of Passion
aka: Leda
9. Dr. Popaul (1972)
aka: High Heels
aka: Scoundrel in White
aka: Play Now, Pay Later
10. The Eye of Vichy (1993)
11. The Flower of Evil (2003)
12. The Innocents with Dirty Hands (1975)
aka: Dirty Hands
13. Inspector Lavardin (1986)
14. Just Before Nightfall (1971)
15. La Ceremonie (1995)
aka: A Judgement in Stone
aka: A Judgment in Stone
16. La Decade Prodigieuse (1972)
aka: Ten Days Wonder
17. La Femme Infidele (1969)
aka: The Unfaithful Wife
18. La Route de Corinthe (1968)
aka: Who's Got the Black Box?
19. La Rupture (1970)
aka: The Break Up
20. Landru (1963)
aka: Bluebeard
21. Le Boucher (1969)
aka: The Butcher
22. L'Enfer (1994)
23. Madame Bovary (1991)
24. Masks (1987)
25. Nada (1974)
aka: The Nada Gang
26. Nightcap (2000)
27. Paris Belongs to Us (1962)
aka: Paris Is Ours
28. The Pleasure Party (1974)
aka: A Piece of Pleasure
29. The Son of Gascogne (1995)
30. Story of Women (1988)
31. The Swindle (1997)
32. This Man Must Die (1969)
aka: Killer!
aka: The Beast Must Die
33. Violette (1978)
aka: Violette Noziere
34. Wedding in Blood (1973)
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