Poison(1951)
La Poison
Poison Synopsis
Paul Braconnier and his wife Blandine only have one thing in mind: to find a way to kill each other without risk. After listening to a radio show, Paul decides to go to Paris to meet a famous lawyer in the acquittal of the murderers. He tells the lawyer that he killed his wife. The lawyer asks Paul to reconstruct the circumstances of the drama. Without knowing it, he explains, in spite of himself, the way for Paul to murder his wife by putting the odds on his side to avoid death penalty or even be released...
Poison (1951) is a comedy film directed by Sacha Guitry, released on November 30, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Michel Simon, Jean Debucourt, Jacques Varennes and Germaine Reuver. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Sacha Guitry
- Writers:
- Sacha Guitry
- Producers:
- Paul Wagner
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Bachelet
- Composer:
- Louiguy
- Production:
- Gaumont
- Status:
- Released
Poison (1951) Trailer
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Poison Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Simon
as Paul Louis Victor Braconnier
Jean Debucourt
as Maître Aubanel
Jacques Varennes
as Le procureur
Germaine Reuver
as Blandine Braconnier
Marcelle Arnold
as Germaine Chevillard
Georges Bever
as Mr Gaillard
Nicolas Amato
as Victor Boitevin
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
as Mme Tyberghen
- Pauline Carton
Pauline Carton
as Mme Michaud
Albert Duvaleix
as L'abbé Méthivier
Louis de Funès
as André
Henry Laverne
as Le président
Key crew
Directed by Sacha Guitry, written by Sacha Guitry, produced by Paul Wagner.
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Poison Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 81 ratings.
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Poison – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Poison online?
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Poison (1951) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 Poison?
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The main cast of Poison (1951) includes Michel Simon, Jean Debucourt, Jacques Varennes, Germaine Reuver and Marcelle Arnold. The film was directed by Sacha Guitry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Poison released?
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Poison was released on November 30, 1951 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Poison worth watching?
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Poison (1951) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Poison?
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