Experiment in Evil
Original title: Le Testament du docteur Cordelier
6.7/ 10IMDb6.550
19601h 35m
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.
Top-billed cast
- JJean-Louis Barrault
- TTeddy Bilis
- MMichel Vitold
- SSylviane Margollé
- JJacques Danoville
- AAndré Certes
- JJean-Pierre Granval
- JJean Bertho
- JJacques Ciron
- AAnnick Allières
Crew
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Writers
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Jean Renoir
- Producer
- Jean Renoir
- Production
- Compagnie Jean Renoir, Radio-Télévision Française
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Frequently asked questions
What is Experiment in Evil rated?
Experiment in Evil has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 50 votes.
Who directed Experiment in Evil?
Experiment in Evil was directed by Jean Renoir.
When was Experiment in Evil released?
Experiment in Evil was released in 1960.