Spain / Feb 14, 1972 / Madrid
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Alain Revent, a seductive and refined man, derives a peculiar satisfaction from debasing his wives. The first, driven to the brink of despair, throws herself out of a window. Enlisting the help of an equally perverse casual acquaintance, Dino, the "handsome brute" proceeds to emotionally torture his second wife, Nathalie. The sadistic plan is picked up on by Officer Leroy who suspects the truth. Will he be able to snatch the unfortunate woman from the evil Alain's clutches?
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Yves Brainville | Commissioner Dedru |
| Henri Crémieux | Professor Richet, psychiatrist |
| André Chanu | Doctor Schwartz |
| Georges Berthomieu | Toxicologist |
| Guy Marly | Chemist |
| Michel Peyrelon | Maître d'hôtel |
| Robert Le Béal | Judge |
| Dominique Marcas | Neighbor |
| Howard Vernon | Maître Wasserman, property administrator |
| Nicole Gobbi | |
| Jocelyne Jeanssen | |
| Robert Audran | |
| Paul Pavel | Delivery man |
| Robert Berri | Alain's concierge |
| Serge Berry | |
| Paul Bonifas | Hotel porter |
| Elisabetta Fanti |
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| Alberto Farnese | Alain's friend |
| Monique Mélinand | Neighbor witness |
| Roger Coggio | Alain Revent (voice) |
| Jacques Castelot | (uncredited) |
| Jacques Chevalier | Police inspector (uncredited) |
Genres
ThrillerDramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Un beau monstre |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Italy, France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Mega Film, Paris-Cannes Productions |
| Release date | 10 febbraio 1971 |
| Production | Sergio Gobbi, Ugo Santalucia |
| Writer | Dominique Fabre, Sergio Gobbi, André Tabet, Georges Tabet |
| Editing | Gabriel Rongier, Janette Kronegger |
| Cinematography | Daniel Diot |
| Assistant directors | Silla Bettini, Patrick Jamain, Bernard Quatrehomme, Sergio Gobbi |
| Camera operators | Daniel Diot |
| Additional photography | Daniel Diot |
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| Production design | Pierre Guffroy |
| Art direction | Pierre Guffroy |
| Set decoration | Pierre Guffroy |
| Music | Georges Garvarentz, Mario Bua, Maurice Coignard |
| Sound | Mario Bua, Maurice Coignard, Georges Garvarentz |
| Costume design | Valérie Dijon, Marie-Madeleine Paris |
| Makeup | Valérie Dijon, Marie-Madeleine Paris |
| Hairstyling | Valérie Dijon, Marie-Madeleine Paris |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
France / Feb 10, 1971
Italy / Apr 30, 1971
Japan / Sep 11, 1971
Germany / Jun 21, 1974 / 18 / West Germany
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Türkiye / Dec 01, 1974
United States / Mar 01, 1976
Digital
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