Deadlier Than the Male (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1956, Deadlier Than the Male is a thriller and drama film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 113 minutes. “The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Les Halles, in the heart of Paris, the restaurateur André Chatelin, leads an uneventful life until the arrival from Marseille of Catherine, the daughter of his ex-wife Gabrielle. She tells him her mother is dead and that she is without resources. Chatelin welcomes her under his roof - then marries her. Gérard, a young student that Chatelin looks upon as a son, becomes Catherine's lover, and she sets him at odds with Chatelin. She asks him to kill the restaurateur. He refuses. She kills him. Having discovered that Gabrielle is still alive, declined and drug addicted, Chatelin realises the darkness of Catherine's soul who has always lied to him.
Who’s in it. Deadlier Than the Male stars Jean Gabin as André Chatelin, Danièle Delorme as Catherine, Gérard Blain as Gérard Delacroix and Lucienne Bogaert as Gabrielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Deadlier Than the Male 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 Deadlier Than the Male page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadlier Than the Male tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadlier Than the Male (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadlier Than the Male change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadlier Than the Male worth watching?
- Deadlier Than the Male holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deadlier Than the Male?
- Deadlier Than the Male stars Jean Gabin, Danièle Delorme, Gérard Blain, Lucienne Bogaert and Germaine Kerjean.
- When was Deadlier Than the Male released?
- Deadlier Than the Male was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.