Portrait of a Murderer(1949)
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Portrait of a Murderer Synopsis
A circus daredevil is the next victim of a danger-seducing woman who tricks him into a potentially deadly stunt after he attempted to kill her.
Portrait of a Murderer (1949) is a crime film directed by Bernard-Roland, released on November 25, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Maria Montez, Erich von Stroheim, Arletty and Pierre Brasseur. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard-Roland
- Writers:
- Henri Decoin, Marcel Rivet
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Hubert
- Composer:
- Maurice Thiriet
- Production:
- S.E.C.A., U.T.C.
- Status:
- Released
Portrait of a Murderer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maria Montez
as Christina de Rinck
Erich von Stroheim
as Eric
Arletty
as Martha
Pierre Brasseur
as Fabius / Jean
Marcel Dalio
as Fred aka 'Bébé'
- Jules Berry
Jules Berry
as Pfeiffer
Marcel Dieudonné
as Prosper
- Les Fratellini
Les Fratellini
as Self
Eddy Debray
as Announcer (uncredited)
Édouard Francomme
as Ring attendant (uncredited)
Julien Maffre
as Ring attendant (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Mocky
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Bernard-Roland, written by Henri Decoin and Marcel Rivet.
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Portrait of a Murderer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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Portrait of a Murderer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Portrait of a Murderer?
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The main cast of Portrait of a Murderer (1949) includes Maria Montez, Erich von Stroheim, Arletty, Pierre Brasseur and Marcel Dalio. The film was directed by Bernard-Roland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Portrait of a Murderer released?
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Portrait of a Murderer was released on November 25, 1949 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Portrait of a Murderer worth watching?
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Portrait of a Murderer (1949) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.