Experiment in Evil

Experiment in Evil

Le Testament du docteur Cordelier

6.6 /10 48 votes
July 4, 1960 1h 35m Released

Storyline

Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.

Key Information

Director Jean Renoir
Writers Jean Renoir, Robert Louis Stevenson
Studio Compagnie Jean Renoir
Rating 6.6/10
Language FR

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Cast & Crew

Jean-Louis Barrault

Jean-Louis Barrault

Dr. Cordelier / Opale

Teddy Bilis

Teddy Bilis

Joly

Michel Vitold

Michel Vitold

Dr. Lucien Severin

Sylviane Margollé

Little Girl Attacked by Opale

Jacques Danoville

Commissioner Lardaut

André Certes

Inspector Salbris

Jean-Pierre Granval

Jean-Pierre Granval

Boss of the Short-Time Hotel

Jean Bertho

Jean Bertho

First Passer-By during the Aggression

Jacques Ciron

Jacques Ciron

Second Passer-By during the Aggression

Annick Allières

Neighbor

Dominique Dangon

Little Girl's Mother

Jean Topart

Jean Topart

Désiré, Butler

Frequently Asked Questions

Experiment in Evil was released on July 4, 1960.

The runtime of Experiment in Evil is 1h 35m.

Experiment in Evil is a TV Movie, Science Fiction, Horror movie.

Experiment in Evil has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Experiment in Evil is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Experiment in Evil was directed by Jean Renoir.

The main cast of Experiment in Evil includes Jean-Louis Barrault, Teddy Bilis, Michel Vitold.

Experiment in Evil is originally in French.