Belgium / Nov 27, 1959 / Brussels
Beast at Bay (1959)
Directed by Pierre Chenal
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1h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Philippe Mareuil | Alain de Beauvier |
| Pierre Sergeol | Inspector Beauvais |
| Georges Douking | Lighthouse keeper |
| Albert Dinan | Yves Le Guen |
| Philippe Dumat | Marcel, prisoner |
| Jack Ary | Inspector |
| Jacqueline Marbaux | Mrs. Dumas |
| Jean-François Rémi | |
| Lucien Barjon | Fernand |
| Gabriel Gobin | Hotelier |
| Nane Germon | Lady at the restaurant |
| Hubert de Lapparent | Buyer at the sale |
| Ariane Lancell | |
| Nicole Henriot | |
| Colette Régis | Friend of Elisabeth |
| Michel Piccoli | Commissioner Jacques Guimard |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | La Bête à l'affût |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Le Trident, Hoche Productions, Union Cinématographique Lyonnaise (UCIL), Les Films Odéon |
| Release date | 17 giugno 1959 |
| Writer | Day Keene, Michel Audiard |
| Assistant directors | Pierre Chenal |
| Music | Maurice Jarre |
| Sound | Maurice Jarre |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
France / Jun 17, 1959
Germany / Jun 19, 1959 / West Germany
Sweden / Mar 07, 1960
Mexico / May 13, 1960
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Japan / May 22, 1960
Finland / Sep 30, 1960
TV
Germany / Dec 25, 1962 / East Germany
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