Monsieur Verdoux

Monsieur Verdoux

A Comedy of Murders.

7.7 /10 467 votes
August 27, 1947 2h 4m Released

Storyline

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.

Key Information

Director Charlie Chaplin
Writers Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles
Studio Charles Chaplin Productions
Rating 7.7/10
Language EN
Budget $2,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Henri Verdoux

Mady Correll

Mady Correll

Mona Verdoux

Allison Roddan

Allison Roddan

Peter Verdoux

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

Maurice Bottello

Audrey Betz

Audrey Betz

Martha Bottello

Martha Raye

Martha Raye

Annabella Bonheur

Ada May

Ada May

Annette, Annabella's maid

Isobel Elsom

Isobel Elsom

Marie Grosnay

Marjorie Bennett

Marjorie Bennett

Marie's Maid

Helene Heigh

Helene Heigh

Yvonne La Salle, Marie's friend

Margaret Hoffman

Lydia Floray

Marilyn Nash

Marilyn Nash

The Girl

Frequently Asked Questions

Monsieur Verdoux was released on August 27, 1947.

The runtime of Monsieur Verdoux is 2h 4m.

Monsieur Verdoux is a Comedy, Crime, Drama movie.

Monsieur Verdoux has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Monsieur Verdoux is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Monsieur Verdoux was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

The main cast of Monsieur Verdoux includes Charlie Chaplin, Mady Correll, Allison Roddan.

Monsieur Verdoux is originally in English.