Monsieur Verdoux
"A Comedy of Murders."
Originally released in 1947. Monsieur Verdoux is a comedy/crime film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, and Allison Roddan
Synopsis
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (458 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Henri Verdoux
Mady Correll
as Mona Verdoux
Allison Roddan
as Peter Verdoux
Robert Lewis
as Maurice Bottello
Audrey Betz
as Martha Bottello
Martha Raye
as Annabella Bonheur
Ada May
as Annette, Annabella's maid
Isobel Elsom
as Marie Grosnay
Marjorie Bennett
as Marie's Maid
Helene Heigh
as Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Charles Chaplin Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monsieur Verdoux about?
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money fo...
Who directed Monsieur Verdoux?
Monsieur Verdoux was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is Monsieur Verdoux?
Monsieur Verdoux has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Monsieur Verdoux released?
Monsieur Verdoux was released on September 26, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monsieur Verdoux?
The main cast of Monsieur Verdoux includes Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, Allison Roddan, Robert Lewis, Audrey Betz.
Is Monsieur Verdoux worth watching?
Monsieur Verdoux has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 458 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.