France / May 11, 1970 / Cannes Film Festival
He can sense your despair...
1h 36min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Émile targets women he believes are too depressed to go on living. As multiple victims fall to his suffocating white scarf, an inspector resorts to unorthodox methods to get him with the assistance of a potential victim.
Main cast
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hélène Surgère | Helen |
| Sonia Saviange | The Woman in Silk |
| Nicole Courcel | Claire |
| Paule Annen | Ms. Elizabeth |
| Andrée Tainsy | Jeanne |
| Jean-Claude Guiguet | Offended Passerby |
| Sandra Julien | Raped Girl |
Genres
CrimeHorrorThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | L'Étrangleur |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Marianne Productions, Reggane Films, Unité Trois |
| Official site | alteredinnocence.net |
| Release date | 24 settembre 1971 |
| Production | Jacques Perrin |
| Writer | Paul Vecchiali |
| Editing | Françoise Merville |
| Cinematography | Georges Strouvé |
| Assistant directors | Paul Vecchiali |
| Camera operators | Georges Strouvé |
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| Additional photography | Georges Strouvé |
| Music | Roland Vincent |
| Sound | Roland Vincent |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Sep 24, 2023 / Fantastic Fest (restoration)
Limited release
United States / Nov 15, 2023 / NR
Theatrical release
Portugal / Sep 24, 1971
France / Sep 13, 1972
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