The Bride Wore Black

Mar 22, 1968

1h 47m

★ 7.2

She was a bride when the violence happened... now she's a widow and it's going to happen again.

Overview

Julie Kohler is prevented from suicide by her mother. She leaves the town. She will track down, charm and kill five men who do not know her. What is her goal? What is her purpose?

Genres

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Production Companies

DDL Cinematografica

Les Films du Carrosse

Les Productions Artistes Associés

The Bride Wore Black Trailers

Cast

Julie Kohler

Jeanne Moreau

Coral

Michel Bouquet

Corey

Jean-Claude Brialy

Fergus

Charles Denner

Bliss

Claude Rich

Morane

Michael Lonsdale

Delvaux

Daniel Boulanger

Mlle Becker

Alexandra Stewart

Mme Morane

Sylvine Delannoy

Mère de Julie

Luce Fabiole

Fergus's Model

Michèle Montfort

Mechanic

Paul Pavel

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