La femme bourreau (1968)

Title: A Woman Kills
Original Title: La femme bourreau
Release Date: 1968-05-01
Status: Released
Rating: 3.7/10 (from 7 votes)
Language: FR
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Production Companies: Luna Park Films
Paris, in the 1960s. A series of crimes troubles the public tranquility. On March, 22, 1968, Hélène Picard, a prostitute sentenced to death two years before for several murders, is killed by executioner Louis Guilbeau. Immediately, the violent crimes, similar to Hélène’s ones, go on again. In parallel, Louis is having an affair with the police woman in charge of the investigation… What are the obscure relations hidden behind the executioner and the mysterious killer? Who is this dark man in reality?
Cast

Claude Merlin
Louis Guilbeau

Solange Pradel
Solange Lebas

Myriam Mézières
Suzy, l'assistante

Jackie Raynal
Angèle

Catherine Deville
Brigitte

Alain Yves Beaujour
Le père Jourbeau

Velly Beguard
Cathy

Bernard Letrou
Le narrateur (voice)

Agnès Bonan
La femme interviewée

Paul Bonan
L'homme interviewé