Directed by:
Claude Autant-LaraCinematography:
Michel KelberComposer:
René CloërecCast:
Micheline Presle, Gérard Philipe, Denise Grey, Edmond Beauchamp, Jean Lara, Jean Debucourt, Jacques Tati, Albert Rémy, Albert Michel, Marthe Mellot (more)Plots(1)
Le Diable au Corps stars Micheline Presle as a nurse at a French military hospital during World War I. Gerard Philipe costars as a high school student who carries a torch for the older Presle. Under pressure from her parents to marry, Presle begins an affair with the boy, but gives up on him when he proves to be far too immature and jealous for her tastes. After a deliberately inconsiderate act on Philipe's part, Presle opts for a loveless marriage with a soldier who is about to head for the front. When Philipe selfishly reenters her life, she resumes the affair, becoming pregnant by the boy. The end result of Philipe's callous behavior is tragedy for all concerned. The Devil in the Flesh is based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Raymond Radiguet, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 20. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Micheline Presle
France
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Denise Grey
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Edmond Beauchamp
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Jean Lara
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Jean Debucourt
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Jacques Tati
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Albert Michel
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Marthe Mellot
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Germaine Ledoyen
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Jeanne Pérez
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Charles Vissières
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Richard Francoeur
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Maurice Lagrenée
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Jean Berton
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Raymond Destac
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Léon Larive
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Pierre Palau
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Max Maxudian
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