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Devil in the Flesh (1947 film)

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'Devil in the Flesh' is a 1947 French romantic drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, based on the 1923 novel of the same name by Raymond Radiguet. The film stars Micheline Presle and Grard Philipe, with Palau, Jean Varas, Jacques Tati, Denise Grey and Jean Debucourt in supporting roles.

It was shot at the and Neuilly Studios and on location at a number of places around the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Max Douy.

Premise



In France during World War I, nurse Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. The lonely Marthe begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year-old Franois, with whom she had a dalliance before marrying Jacques. Jealous Franois struggles with the fact that Marthe is married, while she tries to prove her devotion to her young, hotheaded lover. Things become even more complex when Marthe becomes pregnant with Franois' baby.

Cast



* Micheline Presle as Marthe Grangier

* Grard Philipe as Franois Jaubert

* Denise Grey as Madame Grangier

* Jean Debucourt as Monsieur Jaubert

* Palau as Monsieur Marin

* Jean Varas as Jacques Lacombe

* Michel Franois as Rene

* Richard Francoeur as the receptionist

* Max Maxudian as the principal

* Germaine Ledoyen as Madame Jaubert

* Jeanne Prez as Madame Marin

* Jacques Tati as officer

Accolades



In the United States the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures named it the fifth best film of 1949.

References




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