Beast at Bay

Beast at Bay (1959) is a drama, thriller film directed by Pierre Chenal rated 4.8/10.

Melun, on 1959. On the return to an auction, a young and attractive widow, Elisabeth Vernon, finds at her home(with her) a wounded escapee of prison. The fugitive, Daniel Morane, is a handsome boy and justifies himself crimes(murders) of which we accuse it. The young woman is allowed convince, seduce, feels sorry, and agrees to help him(it). But during their escape(mare), the doubt seizes her …

Cast

Françoise Arnoul

Elizabeth Vernoult

Henri Vidal

Daniel Morane

Gaby Sylvia

Gilberte

Agnès Laury

Agnès Le Guen

Jean Brochard

Commissioner François

Madeleine Barbulée

Maria

Harry-Max

Me Doucet, notary

Philippe Mareuil

Alain de Beauvier

Pierre Sergeol

Inspector Beauvais

Georges Douking

Lighthouse keeper

Albert Dinan

Yves Le Guen

Philippe Dumat

Marcel, prisoner