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Death in a French Garden (1985)

Original title: Péril en la demeure

R · 1985-02-13 · 1h 41m · FR
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Some eroticism with your thrills!

The wealthy Tombsthays hire a guitar tutor, David Aurphet, for their daughter Vivian. The wife, Julia, begins a passionate affair with David. Edwige, Julia's new neighbour, also takes an interest in David. David is attacked one night on returning home but saved by a mysterious stranger Daniel who reveals himself to be a hired killer. David begins to suspect that his affair is no longer secret.

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Michel DevilleDirector, WriterRosalinde DevilleWriter

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Christophe MalavoyChristophe MalavoyDavid AurphetNicole GarciaNicole GarciaJulia TombsthayMichel PiccoliMichel PiccoliGraham TombsthayAnémoneAnémoneEdwige LedieuRichard BohringerRichard BohringerDaniel ForestAnaïs JeanneretAnaïs JeanneretVivianne TombsthayHélène RousselHélène RousselMotherJean-Claude JayJean-Claude JayFatherÉlisabeth VitaliÉlisabeth VitaliWaitressFranck de la PersonneFranck de la PersonneGuitar dealerDaniel VéritéDaniel VéritéAttacker

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MurderSeductionJealousyEroticismEnvyPassion

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityMurder · Seduction · JealousyMood preferenceRomanceNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Death in a French Garden about?

The wealthy Tombsthays hire a guitar tutor, David Aurphet, for their daughter Vivian. The wife, Julia, begins a passionate affair with David. Edwige, Julia's new neighbour, also takes an interest in David. David is attacked one night on returning home but saved by a mysterious stranger Daniel who reveals himself to be a hired killer. David begins to suspect that his affair is no longer secret.

How long is Death in a French Garden?

Death in a French Garden has a runtime of 101 minutes.