Demoniac
"...More thrills than 'Diabolique'"
Originally released in 1957. Demoniac is a drama/thriller film. directed by Luis Saslavsky.
Starring François Périer, Micheline Presle, and Jeanne Moreau
Synopsis
Gervais escapes from a German concentration camp and assumes the identity of a recently deceased fellow prisoner. Knowing that the dead man has been carrying on a romance by correspondence with Hélène, whom he has never seen, Gervais makes the acquaintance of the woman and they move in, but her sister Agnès dabbles in the black arts, which should be warning enough for Gervais to make himself scarce. Yet he sticks around, intrigued that the dead man's sister, Julia, refuses to blow the whistle on him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
François Périer
as Gervais Larauch / Bernard Pradal
Micheline Presle
as Hélène Vanaux
Jeanne Moreau
as Agnès Vanaux
Madeleine Robinson
as Julia Pradal
Marc Cassot
as Bernard Pradal
Pierre Mondy
as André Vilsan
Paul Faivre
as Doctor Jaume
Louis Arbessier
as Police Commissioner Drouin
Simone Angèle
as Eulalie, boss of the inn
Jo Peignot
as Pharmacist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Zodiaque Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demoniac about?
Gervais escapes from a German concentration camp and assumes the identity of a recently deceased fellow prisoner. Knowing that the dead man has been carrying on a romance by correspondence with Hé...
Who directed Demoniac?
Demoniac was directed by Luis Saslavsky.
How long is Demoniac?
Demoniac has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Demoniac released?
Demoniac was released on April 26, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Demoniac?
The main cast of Demoniac includes François Périer, Micheline Presle, Jeanne Moreau, Madeleine Robinson, Marc Cassot.