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Monsieur Verdoux
ComedyCrimeDrama

MONSIEUR VERDOUX

"A Comedy of Murders."

19472h 4m7.7 TMDb

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

Spoiler-Free

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them.

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Henri Verdoux

Mady Correll

Mady Correll

Mona Verdoux

Allison Roddan

Allison Roddan

Peter Verdoux

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

Maurice Bottello

Audrey Betz

Audrey Betz

Martha Bottello

Martha Raye

Martha Raye

Annabella Bonheur

Ada May

Ada May

Annette, Annabella's maid

Isobel Elsom

Isobel Elsom

Marie Grosnay

Movie Vibe

Suspense7.2
Emotion7.1
Complexity7.9
Humor7.2
Realism9.7
Action4.2
Darkness7.2

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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