Zaza (1956)
Directed by René Gaveau

Drama

Film Synopsis

Bernard Dufresnes, a wealthy businessman, is easily seduced by the beautiful Zaza.  He takes her as his mistress and provides her with a luxurious apartment in Paris.  Zaza could not be happier, but then she begins to suspect that Bernard has another woman in his life.  When she finds out that he is married, she resolves to take her revenge...
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Film Credits

  • Director: René Gaveau
  • Script: Pierre Berton (play), Pierre Laroche (dialogue), Charles Simon (play)
  • Cinematographer: Pierre Dolley
  • Music: Francis Lopez
  • Cast: Lilo (Zaza), Maurice Teynac (Bernard Dufresnes), Robert Dalban (Cascard), Albert Dinan (Malardot), Pauline Carton (Mme. Anaïs), Mag-Avril (Nathalie), Luce Aubertin (Floriane), Jim Gérald (Edouard Dubuisson), André Toscano (Bussy), Dominique Page (La bonne de Mme. Dufresne), Claude Godard (Orianne), Sophie Leclair (Miette), Mick Micheyl (Toto)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 82 min

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