La grande bretèche (1960)

Transposed to the 1960s, this short story by Balzac tells the story of a jealous husband who hears a door slam when he returns home. His wife swears there was no one there, but refuses to open the oil tank. To get to the bottom of it, the husband has fuel delivered. To what fatal outcome will their stubbornness lead them?

Released Oct. 14, 1960 64 min None+

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

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