Roger la Honte (1966)
Directed by Riccardo Freda

Crime / Drama

Film Synopsis

In 1871, Roger Laroque is accused of a crime that he has not committed.  To save the reputation of his mistress, Julia de Noirville, he allows himself to be condemned.  He escapes from prison and passes himself off for dead for 14 years.  Then he returns in the guise of a wealthy American, intent on unmasking the real murderer...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Riccardo Freda
  • Script: Jean-Louis Bory, Jules Mary (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Jean Tournier
  • Music: Antoine Duhamel, Georges Jean-Luc
  • Cast: Georges Géret (Roger Laroque), Irene Papas (Julia de Noirville), Jean-Pierre Marielle (Lucien de Noirville), Jean Topart (Luversan), Sabine Sun (Victoria), Gabriele Tinti (Raymond de Noirville), Germaine Delbat (La servante de Larouette), Guy Saint-Jean (Jean), Roger Fradet (Le domestique de Farney), Guy Marly (L'huissier au cercle), Dominique Zardi (Un forçat), Henri Attal (Un policier), Pierre Duncan (Le domestique de Luversan), Clément Harari (Larouette), Sabine Haudepin (Suzanne Laroque enfant), Joëlle LaTour (L'amie de Luversan), Paul Muller (Le commissaire Lacroix), William Sabatier (L'avocat général), Marcel Cuvelier (Le médecin), Jean Michaud (Le président du tribunal)
  • Country: France / Italy
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 90 min

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