To Hell with Virtue
Originally released in 1953. To Hell with Virtue is a comedy film. directed by Jean Laviron.
Starring Louis de Funès, Henri Génès, and Liliane Bert
Synopsis
To conceal his nighttime infidelity from his wife Gisele, Pierre calls in a particularly shady private detective to concoct an alibi. He is introduced to a certain Robert Crémieux, who will pass himself off to Gisèle as a childhood friend with whom he spent the night until the early hours of the morning. The so-called childhood friend turns out to be a delinquent accused of burglary and rape on the very night he was supposed to be with Pierre. Pierre is immediately suspected of being his accomplice and, trapped by his own turpitude, arrested. Entangled in his lies and denials, he has to admit his infidelity to get out of the impasse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louis de Funès
as Mr. Lorette
Henri Génès
as Pierre Montabel
Liliane Bert
as Gisèle Montabel
Christian Duvaleix
as Robert Crémieux
Julien Carette
as Mr. Tellier
Maurice Régamey
as Jacques Lambert
Félix Oudart
as Canon Clément
Lili Bontemps
as Monique
Catherine Gay
as Rita Johnson
Simone Paris
as Mlle de St-Hilaire
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Marceau
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Hell with Virtue about?
To conceal his nighttime infidelity from his wife Gisele, Pierre calls in a particularly shady private detective to concoct an alibi. He is introduced to a certain Robert Crémieux, who will pass h...
Who directed To Hell with Virtue?
To Hell with Virtue was directed by Jean Laviron.
How long is To Hell with Virtue?
To Hell with Virtue has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was To Hell with Virtue released?
To Hell with Virtue was released on July 16, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Hell with Virtue?
The main cast of To Hell with Virtue includes Louis de Funès, Henri Génès, Liliane Bert, Christian Duvaleix, Julien Carette.