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The Affair of the Poisons

1955 · 103 min History Crime Drama Horror
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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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.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

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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