Experiment in Evil(1960)
Le Testament du docteur Cordelier
Experiment in Evil Synopsis
Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
Experiment in Evil (1960) is a tv movie, science fiction and horror film directed by Jean Renoir, released on July 4, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jean-Louis Barrault, Teddy Bilis, Michel Vitold and Sylviane Margollé. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Renoir
- Writers:
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Jean Renoir
- Producers:
- Jean Renoir
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Leclerc
- Composer:
- Joseph Kosma
- Production:
- Compagnie Jean Renoir, Radio-Télévision Française
- Status:
- Released
Experiment in Evil (1960) Trailer
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Experiment in Evil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Louis Barrault
as Dr. Cordelier / Opale
Teddy Bilis
as Joly
Michel Vitold
as Dr. Lucien Severin
- Sylviane Margollé
Sylviane Margollé
as Little Girl Attacked by Opale
- Jacques Danoville
Jacques Danoville
as Commissioner Lardaut
- André Certes
André Certes
as Inspector Salbris
Jean-Pierre Granval
as Boss of the Short-Time Hotel
Jean Bertho
as First Passer-By during the Aggression
Jacques Ciron
as Second Passer-By during the Aggression
- Annick Allières
Annick Allières
as Neighbor
- Dominique Dangon
Dominique Dangon
as Little Girl's Mother
Jean Topart
as Désiré, Butler
Key crew
Directed by Jean Renoir, written by Robert Louis Stevenson and Jean Renoir, produced by Jean Renoir.
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Experiment in Evil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 50 ratings.
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Experiment in Evil – Frequently Asked Questions
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Experiment in Evil (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Experiment in Evil?
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The main cast of Experiment in Evil (1960) includes Jean-Louis Barrault, Teddy Bilis, Michel Vitold, Sylviane Margollé and Jacques Danoville. The film was directed by Jean Renoir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Experiment in Evil released?
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Experiment in Evil was released on July 4, 1960 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Experiment in Evil worth watching?
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Experiment in Evil (1960) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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