Movie Description

Les Parents terribles

(1948)

Overview

Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.

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Facts

Original TitleLes Parents terribles

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1948-12-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 40m

Production CompaniesLes Films Ariane

Genres

  • Drama