Portrait of a Murderer
Originally released in 1949. Portrait of a Murderer is a crime film. directed by Bernard-Roland.
Starring Maria Montez, Erich von Stroheim, and Arletty
Synopsis
A circus daredevil is the next victim of a danger-seducing woman who tricks him into a potentially deadly stunt after he attempted to kill her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maria Montez
as Christina de Rinck
Erich von Stroheim
as Eric
Arletty
as Martha
Pierre Brasseur
as Fabius / Jean
Marcel Dalio
as Fred aka 'Bébé'
Jules Berry
as Pfeiffer
Marcel Dieudonné
as Prosper
Les Fratellini
as Self
Eddy Debray
as Announcer (uncredited)
Édouard Francomme
as Ring attendant (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- S.E.C.A.
- U.T.C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portrait of a Murderer about?
A circus daredevil is the next victim of a danger-seducing woman who tricks him into a potentially deadly stunt after he attempted to kill her.
Who directed Portrait of a Murderer?
Portrait of a Murderer was directed by Bernard-Roland.
How long is Portrait of a Murderer?
Portrait of a Murderer has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Portrait of a Murderer released?
Portrait of a Murderer was released on November 25, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Portrait of a Murderer?
The main cast of Portrait of a Murderer includes Maria Montez, Erich von Stroheim, Arletty, Pierre Brasseur, Marcel Dalio.