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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
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