Wedding in Blood

– Lucienne Delamare and Pierre Maury are having an affair. Lucienne's husband Paul is the mayor, and a..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1973
Original Name:
Les noces rouges
Wedding in Blood (1973) - Also known as Les noces rouges

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...

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Release Date:

12 Apr 1973

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

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.

Director:

Claude Chabrol

Writer:

Claude Chabrol, Aeschylus (opening quotation)

Main Actors:

Stéphane Audran, Michel Piccoli, Claude Piéplu, Clotilde Joano

Plot:

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 ...

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

Canaria Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10