There's Always a Price Tag (1957): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1957, There's Always a Price Tag is a drama film directed by Denys de La Patellière, running about 118 minutes. “The Most Diabolical Act a Man and Mistress Ever Conceived!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Adapted from James Hadley Chase’s novel, plot finds Robert Mabillon Gelin as a struggling artist who saves Eric Freminger from a drunken suicide attempt, and promptly gets offered employment as a chauffeur by way of gratitude. Once back at the Freminger residence, Robert finds Eric is a severely depressed man with a host of problems. And then Helene Freminger arrives on the scene, hostile, suspicious but ever so sultry, it’s the kick-start of events that can only lead to misery – or worse – for all involved.

Who’s in it. There's Always a Price Tag stars Michèle Morgan as Hélène Fréminger, Daniel Gélin as Robert Montillon, Michèle Mercier as Jeanne and François Chaumette as Charles Babin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, There's Always a Price Tag 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 There's Always a Price Tag page.

If you liked it. Fans of There's Always a Price Tag tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.