Experiment in Evil
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Experiment in Evil

1960 1h 35m ★ 6.6 (48 votes) Released

Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.

Director

Jean Renoir

Screenplay

Jean Renoir

Rating
6.6
Runtime
95 min

Production

Compagnie Jean Renoir
Radio-Télévision Française Radio-Télévision Française

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