Le Tournant dangereux (1954)
Directed by Robert Bibal

Drama

Film Synopsis

To get rid of a bothersome husband, a lover encourages his illicit affair with the wife of a customs officer.  At the same time, he assists the customs officer in stealing a confiscated stash of cocaine.  In doing so, he arranges matters so that the husband will be charged with the theft...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Robert Bibal
  • Script: Robert Bibal, Robert Bettoni (dialogue), André Tabet (story)
  • Cinematographer: Pierre Dolley
  • Music: Louiguy
  • Cast: Viviane Romance (Lucienne Courtois), Philippe Lemaire (Freddy), Armand Mestral (Daniel Courtois), Maria Pia Casilio (Paquita Simoni), Enrico Glori (Simoni, le brigadier), Guy Decomble (M. Léon), Georges Aminel, Charles Blavette, Dany Caron, Robert Berri, Huguette Doriane, Henri Arius, Antonin Berval
  • Country: France / Italy
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 97 min

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