The Case of Poisons (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1955, The Case of Poisons is a drama, crime, horror and history film directed by Henri Decoin, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Madame de Montespan, the Maîtresse-en-titre of Louis XIV, has been in disgrace since the King set eyes on a younger beauty, Marie-Angélique Scorailles. Having had enough of the situation, the rejected mistress decides to visit La Voisin, a woman known as a fortune teller, a doctor, a midwife and who is also said to arrange black masses and sell poisons. Some time later Marie-Angélique, now Duchess of Fontanges, dies mysteriously aged only twenty...
Who’s in it. The Case of Poisons stars Danielle Darrieux as Madame de Montespan, Viviane Romance as Catherine Deshayes, dite La Voisin, Paul Meurisse as l'abbé Guibourg and Anne Vernon as Hermine des Œillets, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Case of Poisons has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Case of Poisons page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Case of Poisons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Case of Poisons (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Case of Poisons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Case of Poisons worth watching?
- The Case of Poisons holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, horror and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Case of Poisons?
- The Case of Poisons stars Danielle Darrieux, Viviane Romance, Paul Meurisse, Anne Vernon and Maurice Teynac.
- When was The Case of Poisons released?
- The Case of Poisons was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.