Movie Description

Sortilèges

(1945)

Overview

The bell ringer at a way station in the French Alps, murders a passing horse trader with a thrown rock and relieves him of his bankroll, in order to bribe the daughter of his only friend, a head injury victim considered the village simpleton, into marrying him, despite her love for a lowly woodsman who is, in turn, being cajoled into marriage by the daughter of the wealthy innkeeper.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleSortilèges

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1945-12-04

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 40m

Production CompaniesMoulin D'Or

Genres

  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Horror