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The Infernal Trio (1974)

Movie ★ 5.5 107 min

Marseilles, 1919. Georges Sarret is a distinguished and respected lawyer, recently honoured for his services in the First World War. He takes as his lover Philomène Schmidt, a young German woman, who has just lost her job and home. To enable Philomène to remain in France, Georges finds her a husband – who dies conveniently of natural causes a month after the wedding. Georges repeats the trick with Philomène's sister, Catherine – marrying her off to an old man who dies suddenly so that the scheming trio can profit from his life insurance. When an accomplice in the scheme, Marcel Chambon, threatens to blackmail them, Georges and his two lovers have no option but to kill him and his mistress...

Francis Girod Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 22, 1974
Runtime
107 min
IMDb
tt0072320
Country
Germany, France, Italy
Language
German, French, English
Studio
Belstar Productions, Lira Films, Films 66, Oceania Film

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Infernal Trio about?
Marseilles, 1919. Georges Sarret is a distinguished and respected lawyer, recently honoured for his services in the First World War. He takes as his lover Philomène Schmidt, a young German woman, who has just lost her job and home. To enable Philomène to remain in France, Georges finds her a husband – who dies conveniently of natural causes a month after the wedding. Georges repeats the trick with Philomène's sister, Catherine – marrying her off to an old man who dies suddenly so that the scheming trio can profit from his life insurance. When an accomplice in the scheme, Marcel Chambon, threatens to blackmail them, Georges and his two lovers have no option but to kill him and his mistress...
Who directed The Infernal Trio?
The Infernal Trio was directed by Francis Girod.
Who stars in The Infernal Trio?
The Infernal Trio stars Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Mascha Gonska, Philippe Brizard.
When was The Infernal Trio released?
The Infernal Trio is a 1974 comedy, crime film.
Where can I watch The Infernal Trio?
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