Experiment in Evil (1960)

6.7/10 • 95 min • TV Movie Science Fiction Horror

Overview

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.

Cast

Jean-Louis Barrault

Dr. Cordelier / Opale

Teddy Bilis

Michel Vitold

Dr. Lucien Severin

Jean-Pierre Granval

Boss of the Short-Time Hotel

Jean Bertho

First Passer-By during the Aggression

Jacques Ciron

Second Passer-By during the Aggression

Jean Topart

Désiré, Butler

Jacqueline Morane

Madeleine Marion

Didier d'Yd

Georges, Chauffeur

Primerose Perret

Raymond Jourdan

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