The Affair of the Poisons
Madame de Montespan, the Maîtresse-en-titre of Louis XIV, has been in disgrace since the King set eyes on a younger beauty, Marie-Angélique Scorailles. Having had enough of the situation, the rejected mistress decides to visit La Voisin, a woman known as a fortune teller, a doctor, a midwife and who is also said to arrange black masses and sell poisons. Some time later Marie-Angélique, now Duchess of Fontanges, dies mysteriously aged only twenty...
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'Affaire des poisons |
| Year | 1955 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | History, Crime, Drama, Horror |
| Director | Henri Decoin |
| Runtime | 103 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (5 votes) |
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The Affair of the Poisons has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1955. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
Danielle Darrieux
Madame de Montespan
Viviane Romance
Catherine Deshayes, dite La Voisin
Paul Meurisse
l'abbé Guibourg
Anne Vernon
Hermine des Œillets
Maurice Teynac
Nicolas de La Reynie
Pierre Mondy
le capitaine François Desgrez
Roldano Lupi
Lesage
Christine Carrère
Angélique de Fontanges
Albert Rémy
le bourreau Guillaume
Renaud Mary
Henri de Montespan
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