The Poisoner
Originally released in 2006. The Poisoner is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Christian Faure. With a runtime of 3h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Muriel Robin, Mélanie Bernier, and Jean-Yves Chatelais
Synopsis
Loudun, October 1947. Leon Besnard and Marie celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary with friends and Ady, a former German prisoner they have "adopted". A few days later, Leon dies. Louise, a friend of the couple's and probably Leon's mistress claims that, on his deathbed, the deceased told her that Marie was poisoning him. The whole town soon condemns Marie and she is arrested and sent to jail. Did she really kill Léon as well as twelve other members of her family as she finds herself charged with?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
3h 7m
187 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (14 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Muriel Robin
as Marie Besnard
Mélanie Bernier
as Simone Roulier
Jean-Yves Chatelais
as Léon Besnard
Mado Maurin
as Marie-Louise Davaillaud
Frank Geney
as Ady
Annie Grégorio
as Louise Pinson
Olivier Saladin
as Auguste Leclerc
Gérard Chaillou
as Bodin
Marie-France Santon
as Solange Trousseau
Grégory Fitoussi
as Maître André Vidal
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- To Do Today Productions
- RTBF
- Ramona Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Poisoner about?
Loudun, October 1947. Leon Besnard and Marie celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary with friends and Ady, a former German prisoner they have "adopted". A few days later, Leon dies. Louise, ...
Who directed The Poisoner?
The Poisoner was directed by Christian Faure.
How long is The Poisoner?
The Poisoner has a runtime of 3 hours and 7 minutes (187 minutes total).
When was The Poisoner released?
The Poisoner was released on September 3, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Poisoner?
The main cast of The Poisoner includes Muriel Robin, Mélanie Bernier, Jean-Yves Chatelais, Mado Maurin, Frank Geney.