Therese
Originally released in 1962. Therese is a drama film. directed by Georges Franju.
Starring Emmanuelle Riva, Philippe Noiret, and Édith Scob
Synopsis
Thérèse is living in a provincial town, unhappily married to Bernard, a dull, pompous man whose only interest is preserving his family name and property. They live in an isolated country mansion surrounded by servants. Early in her marriage her only comforts are her fondness for Bernard's pine-tree forest, which was her primary reason for marrying him, and her love for her sister-in-law and Bernard's half-sister, Anne. The movie recounts in flashback the circumstances that led to her being charged with poisoning her husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (32 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Emmanuelle Riva
as Thérèse Desqueyroux
Philippe Noiret
as Bernard Desqueyroux
Édith Scob
as Anne De La Trave
Sami Frey
as Jean Azevedo
Renée Devillers
as Mme De La Trave
Jeanne Pérez
as Balionte
Hélène Dieudonné
as Tante Clara
Richard Saint-Bris
as Hector De La Trave
Jean-Jacques Rémy
as le spécialiste
Jacques Monod
as Maître Duros
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Filmel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Therese about?
Thérèse is living in a provincial town, unhappily married to Bernard, a dull, pompous man whose only interest is preserving his family name and property. They live in an isolated country mansion ...
Who directed Therese?
Therese was directed by Georges Franju.
How long is Therese?
Therese has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Therese released?
Therese was released on September 21, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Therese?
The main cast of Therese includes Emmanuelle Riva, Philippe Noiret, Édith Scob, Sami Frey, Renée Devillers.