The Infernal Trio (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1974, The Infernal Trio is a comedy, crime and horror film directed by Francis Girod, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Infernal Trio stars Michel Piccoli as Georges Sarret, Romy Schneider as Philomena Schmidt, Mascha Gonska as Catherine Schmidt and Philippe Brizard as Chambon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Infernal Trio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Infernal Trio page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Infernal Trio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Infernal Trio (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Infernal Trio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Infernal Trio worth watching?
- The Infernal Trio holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Infernal Trio?
- The Infernal Trio stars Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Mascha Gonska, Philippe Brizard and Jean Rigaux.
- When was The Infernal Trio released?
- The Infernal Trio was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.