Wedding in Blood (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1973, Wedding in Blood is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Lucienne Delamare and Pierre Maury are having an affair. Lucienne's husband Paul is the mayor, and a French deputy. Pierre's wife Clotilde has been weak and sickly for years. Lucienne's husband holds no excitement for her, and he is always away in Paris on business. Pierre is now the vice-mayor, thanks to Paul. Lucienne and Pierre have a secret meeting spot by a lake along a country lane. Pierre's wife dies suddenly, by suicide the town gossips believe. Pierre confesses otherwise to Lucienne. Paul proposes a shady land deal which will "benefit the town", and wants Pierre's political support and collusion. Then Paul discovers proof of his wife's affair...
Who’s in it. Wedding in Blood stars Michel Piccoli as Pierre Maury, Claude Piéplu as Paul Delamare, Clotilde Joano as Clotilde Maury and Eliana De Santis as Hélène Delamare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Wedding in Blood 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 Wedding in Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wedding in Blood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wedding in Blood (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wedding in Blood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wedding in Blood worth watching?
- Wedding in Blood holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wedding in Blood?
- Wedding in Blood stars Michel Piccoli, Claude Piéplu, Clotilde Joano, Eliana De Santis and François Robert.
- When was Wedding in Blood released?
- Wedding in Blood was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.