The Truth (1960): Cast
The Truth is a 1960 romantic drama directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, starring Brigitte Bardot as Dominique Marceau, Laure Paillette and Marie-José Nat. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Han Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Truth About?
The premise of The Truth without spoilers.
Dominique Marceau stands trial for the murder of her former partner, Gilbert Tellier. As the courtroom hears testimonies from friends, family and acquaintances, each witness offers a different recollection of their tangled past, exposing shifting loyalties, hidden motives and the elusive nature of truth.
The Truth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- casual sex
- female nudity
- nudity
- promiscuous woman
- promiscuity
- women in society
- parisian
- province
- provincial
- country
- country girl
- lifestyle
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- sister
- premeditated
- sibling relationship
- strict father
- liberal
- liberated
- easy living
- lazy
- laziness
- idle
- idler
- slacker
- bohemian
- bohemian life
- taking responsibility
- sink
- record player
- vinyl record
- record album
- butt
- buttocks
- accident
- long hair
- big city
- court
- advocate
- passion
- liberty
- responsibility
- personal responsibility
- irresponsible woman
- landlady
- blood
- orchestra
- magistrate
- maestro
- fiddle
- solicitor
The Truth Cast & Characters
Brigitte Bardot leads the cast as Dominique Marceau, with Laure Paillette as La religieuse au chevet de Dominique (uncredited) and Marie-José Nat as Annie Marceau. Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot; 49 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Brigitte Bardot as Dominique Marceau
- Laure Paillette as La religieuse au chevet de Dominique (uncredited)
- Marie-José Nat as Annie Marceau
- Suzy Willy as Mme. Marceau
Also Starring in The Truth
· 45 more- Sami Frey Gilbert Tellier
- Colette Régis La logeuse de Gilbert
- Jacques Marin Le conducteur du bus
- Jacques Perrin Jérôme
- Charles Vanel Maître Guérin
- Dominique Zardi Un homme sortant du métro et à la terrasse d'un bar (uncredited)
- Albert Michel Un journaliste (uncredited)
- Claude Berri Georges
- Louis Seigner Le président des assises
- Jacques Hilling Un client du 'Spoutnik'
- Charles Bouillaud L'avocat d'Annie
- Paul Bonifas Un greffier
- Fernand Ledoux Le médecin légiste
- Édouard Francomme Un greffier au tribunal (uncredited)
- Paul Meurisse Maître Éparvier
- Germaine Delbat Une employée du 'Spoutnik'
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- Hubert de Lapparent Un avocat
- André Oumansky Ludovic
- René Blancard L'avocat général
- Louis Arbessier Le professeur
- Marcel Delaître Un journaliste
- Betty Beckers L'étrangère qui prend la chambre de Daisy (uncredited)
- Jackie Sardou La concierge
- Marcel Cuvelier Un journaliste (uncredited)
- Marcel Loche Un assesseur (uncredited)
- Pierre Durou Un gardien de la paix (uncredited)
- Christian Lude M. Marceau
- Raymond Meunier Le cuistot du 'Spoutnik'
- Louis Saintève Un assesseur (uncredited)
- Jacqueline Porel La secrétaire de Maître Guérin
- Yvonne Dany Une spectatrice à l'audience (uncredited)
- Robert Mercier Un bistrot (uncredited)
- Barbara Sommers Daisy
- Claudine Berg La jeune mariée (uncredited)
- Colette Castel La jeune avocate
- Pierre Roussel Un journaliste (uncredited)
- Francis Lemonnier L'ami de Gilbert au Conservatoire (uncredited)
- Simone Berthier Une locataire
- Guy Tréjean Le médecin (uncredited)
- Georgette Peyron Une spectatrice à l'audience (uncredited)
- Roger Lecuyer Un spectateur à l'audience (uncredited)
- Jean-Loup Reynold Michel
- Jean Houbé André Martinot
- Jenny Doria
- Arlette Gleize
More from Henri-Georges Clouzot
More films directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot: The Inferno Unseen, Woman in Chains, Verdi – Messa da Requiem and Karajan in Rehearsal.
The Truth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Truth.
The Truth Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Haar Bekentenis” and “La verità”.
- Also known as
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- Haar Bekentenis
- La verità
- Die Wahrheit
- A Verdade
- La verdad
- Истината
- Истина
- 真相
- 진실
- Η Αλήθεια
- Adevărul
- حقیقت
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- La veritat
- Prawda
- Sanningen
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The Truth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Truth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Truth?
The Truth runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was The Truth released?
The Truth was released on November 2, 1960.
Who directed The Truth?
The Truth was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
More films by Henri-Georges Clouzot Who is in the cast of The Truth?
The Truth stars Brigitte Bardot as Dominique Marceau, Laure Paillette as La religieuse au chevet de Dominique (uncredited) and Marie-José Nat as Annie Marceau, among 49 credited actors.
Does The Truth have a post-credit scene?
No. The Truth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Truth in?
The original language of The Truth is French.
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