Synopsis
The head of a failing French family thinks that fate has smiled down on him when the daughter of a wealthy man agrees to be married to his son. The daughter and her aunt then travel out to the French countryside to meet with the family, unaware that a mysterious 'beast' is stalking the vicinity.
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Director & Writers
Walerian Borowczyk
Director
Walerian Borowczyk
Writer
Cast
Sirpa Lane
Romilda de l'Esperance
Lisbeth Hummel
Lucy Broadhurst
Elisabeth Kaza
Virginia Broadhurst
Pierre Benedetti
Mathurin de l'Esperance
Guy Tréjan
Marquis Pierre de l'Esperance
Roland Armontel
Priest
Marcel Dalio
Duc Rammendelo
Robert Capia
Roberto
Pascale Rivault
Clarisse De l'Esperance
Hassane Fall
Ifany
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