Wedding in Blood
– Lucienne Delamare and Pierre Maury are having an affair. Lucienne's husband Paul is the mayor, and a..
Lucienne Delamare and Pierre Maury are having an affair. Lucienne's husband Paul is the mayor, and a French deputy. Pierre's wife Clotilde has been weak and sickly for years. Lucienne's husband holds no excitement for her, and he is always away in Paris on business. Pierre is now the vice-mayor, thanks to Paul. Lucienne and Pierre have a secret meeting spot by a lake along a country lane. Pierre's wife dies suddenly, by suicide the town gossips believe. Pierre confesses otherwise to Lucienne. Paul proposes a shady land deal which will "benefit the town", and wants Pierre's political support and collusion. Then Paul discovers proof of his wife's affair...
12 Apr 1973
French
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Aeschylus (opening quotation)
Stéphane Audran, Michel Piccoli, Claude Piéplu, Clotilde Joano
Lucienne Delamare and Pierre Maury are having an affair. Lucienne's husband Paul is the mayor, and a French deputy. Pierre's wife Clotilde has been weak and sickly for years. Lucienne's ...
1 win & 1 nomination.
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