The Third Lover(1962)
L'Œil du Malin
Three's a crowd...until she whispered..."three's allowed."
The Third Lover Synopsis
On a work assignment in Germany, failed journalist Albin crosses paths with Andreas, a successful writer, and his wife Hélène, who quickly becomes the apple of Albin’s eye. While Andreas is off on a business trip, Albin tries to seduce Hélèn and, eventually, take over Andreas’ life.
The Third Lover (1962) is a drama and thriller film directed by Claude Chabrol, released on May 2, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Jacques Charrier, Walther Reyer, Stéphane Audran and Daniel Boulanger. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Chabrol
- Writers:
- Claude Chabrol, Martial Matthieu, Paul Gégauff
- Producers:
- Georges de Beauregard, Carlo Ponti
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Rabier
- Composer:
- Pierre Jansen
- Production:
- Rome-Paris Films, C. C. Champion, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
- Status:
- Released
The Third Lover Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques Charrier
as Albin Mercier
Walther Reyer
as Andreas Hartmann
Stéphane Audran
as Hélène
Daniel Boulanger
as Un policier
- Erika Tweer
Erika Tweer
Michaël Munzer
- Claude Romet
Claude Romet
- Louis Le Pin
Louis Le Pin
André Badin
as Un policier
- Jean Davis
Jean Davis
Claude Chabrol
as L'homme dans le peep show
Cécilia Attias
as La petite fille
Key crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol, written by Claude Chabrol, Martial Matthieu and Paul Gégauff, produced by Georges de Beauregard and Carlo Ponti.
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The Third Lover Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Third Lover – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Third Lover online?
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Who stars in The Third Lover?
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The main cast of The Third Lover (1962) includes Jacques Charrier, Walther Reyer, Stéphane Audran, Daniel Boulanger and Erika Tweer. The film was directed by Claude Chabrol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Third Lover released?
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The Third Lover was released on May 2, 1962 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Third Lover worth watching?
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The Third Lover (1962) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.