Beast at Bay
Originally released in 1959. Beast at Bay is a drama/thriller film. directed by Pierre Chenal.
Starring Françoise Arnoul, Henri Vidal, and Gaby Sylvia
Synopsis
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 …
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Françoise Arnoul
as Elizabeth Vernoult
Henri Vidal
as Daniel Morane
Gaby Sylvia
as Gilberte
Agnès Laury
as Agnès Le Guen
Jean Brochard
as Commissioner François
Madeleine Barbulée
as Maria
Harry-Max
as Me Doucet, notary
Philippe Mareuil
as Alain de Beauvier
Pierre Sergeol
as Inspector Beauvais
Georges Douking
as Lighthouse keeper
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Le Trident
- Hoche Productions
- Union Cinématographique Lyonnaise (UCIL)
- Les Films Odéon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beast at Bay about?
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 ...
Who directed Beast at Bay?
Beast at Bay was directed by Pierre Chenal.
How long is Beast at Bay?
Beast at Bay has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Beast at Bay released?
Beast at Bay was released on June 17, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beast at Bay?
The main cast of Beast at Bay includes Françoise Arnoul, Henri Vidal, Gaby Sylvia, Agnès Laury, Jean Brochard.