Monsieur Verdoux(1947)
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Monsieur Verdoux Synopsis
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
Monsieur Verdoux (1947) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on August 27, 1947 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, Allison Roddan and Robert Lewis. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 488 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Cinematographer:
- Curt Courant
- Composer:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production:
- Charles Chaplin Productions, United Artists
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Monsieur Verdoux (1947) Trailer
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Monsieur Verdoux Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Henri Verdoux
Mady Correll
as Mona Verdoux
Allison Roddan
as Peter Verdoux
Robert Lewis
as Maurice Bottello
Audrey Betz
as Martha Bottello
Martha Raye
as Annabella Bonheur
Ada May
as Annette, Annabella's maid
Isobel Elsom
as Marie Grosnay
Marjorie Bennett
as Marie's Maid
Helene Heigh
as Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend
- Margaret Hoffman
Margaret Hoffman
as Lydia Floray
Marilyn Nash
as The Girl
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin and Orson Welles, produced by Charlie Chaplin.
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Monsieur Verdoux Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 488 ratings.
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Monsieur Verdoux – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monsieur Verdoux online?
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Monsieur Verdoux (1947) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Monsieur Verdoux?
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The main cast of Monsieur Verdoux (1947) includes Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, Allison Roddan, Robert Lewis and Audrey Betz. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monsieur Verdoux released?
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Monsieur Verdoux was released on August 27, 1947 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Monsieur Verdoux worth watching?
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Monsieur Verdoux (1947) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 488 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Monsieur Verdoux?
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Yes. The official Monsieur Verdoux trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.