Tourments (1954)

5.9/10 115 min Drama

Overview

Little Jean-Claude was adopted by former singer Jacques Duffot and his wife Anne-Marie. The child's mother, Simone, is determined to take him back, happily advised by the director of a private agency. They persuade Anne-Marie that Jacques is the legitimate father. Distraught, the young woman leaves home. Jacques resumes his singing career, but Jean-Claude refuses to accept the separation and fries him to death. The couple reconcile at his bedside, while Simone tiptoes away.

Cast

Tino Rossi

Jacques Duffot

Blanchette Brunoy

Anne-Marie Duffot

Charles Dechamps

M. de Vandière

Jacqueline Porel

Raymond Cordy

Jo Bractonne

Paul Azaïs

Le père Bizule

Jean Dunot

Lucien

Louis de Funès

Eddy Gorlier

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