The Devil and the Ten Commandments
"See what happens when the devil gets into a woman!"
Originally released in 1962. The Devil and the Ten Commandments is a comedy film. directed by Julien Duvivier. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Claude Rich, Françoise Arnoul, and Charles Aznavour
Synopsis
The film consists of seven roughly 15 minute episodes, each showing what will happen if one or more of the Ten Commandments will be broken: Jérome Chambard is warned that he will lose his job if he continues to swear; Françoise Beaufort enamored of a stripper calls on her only to find her married to a janitor who doesn't know what kind of dancing his wife performs; Denis, a Jesuit novice, leaves the order to avenge his sister's suicide, which was provoked by Garigny, who seduced her into prostitution and drug addiction; Philip buys a necklace for Micheline though he is bored with her; a young man find out that his real mother is not Madeleine, but actress Clarisse Ardant; Didier Marin, cashier of a bank, was fired by his boss; the Devil appears as a serpent for Jérome Chambard and the bishop are eating.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (32 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Claude Rich
as Le diable - Voix Off (non crédité)
Françoise Arnoul
as Françoise Beaufort
Charles Aznavour
as Denis Mayeux
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Didier Marin
Danielle Darrieux
as Clarisse Ardan
Alain Delon
as Pierre Messager
Fernandel
as Dieu / God
Mel Ferrer
as Philip Allan
Micheline Presle
as Micheline Allan
Madeleine Robinson
as Germaine Messager
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil and the Ten Commandments about?
The film consists of seven roughly 15 minute episodes, each showing what will happen if one or more of the Ten Commandments will be broken: Jérome Chambard is warned that he will lose his job if h...
Who directed The Devil and the Ten Commandments?
The Devil and the Ten Commandments was directed by Julien Duvivier.
How long is The Devil and the Ten Commandments?
The Devil and the Ten Commandments has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Devil and the Ten Commandments released?
The Devil and the Ten Commandments was released on September 14, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil and the Ten Commandments?
The main cast of The Devil and the Ten Commandments includes Claude Rich, Françoise Arnoul, Charles Aznavour, Jean-Claude Brialy, Danielle Darrieux.