Trap for Cinderella (1965 film)
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André Cayatte
Sébastien Japrisot
| Trap for Cinderella | |
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| Directed by | André Cayatte |
| Screenplay by | Jean Anouilh André Cayatte Sébastien Japrisot |
| Based on | Trap for Cinderella by Sébastien Japrisot |
| Produced by | Alain Poiré |
| Starring | Dany Carrel Madeleine Robinson |
| Cinematography | Armand Thirard |
| Edited by | Paul Cayatte |
| Music by | Louiguy |
| Distributed by | Gaumont Distribution |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Countries | France Italy |
| Language | French |
Trap for Cinderella (French: Piège pour Cendrillon) is a 1965 French-Italian psychological thriller film directed by André Cayatte. It is adapted from Sébastien Japrisot's novel of the same name.
The young Michèle Isola, who is about to inherit a fortune from her godmother, scarcely survives a terrible fire. When she regains consciousness it becomes evident she suffers with amnesia. Once her physical health is stable again, she is allowed to leave the hospital. Yet the currently mentally fragile patient still needs somebody to take care of her for the time being. Her former nanny Jeanne shall support her. Michèle, who is haunted by flashbacks, appreciates Jeanne's help until certain information arouses her suspicion. In secret she starts now an investigation
Cast
- Dany Carrel as Michèle Isola / Dominique Loï
- Madeleine Robinson as Jeanne Mureau
- Hubert Noël as François
- Jean Gaven as Gabriel
- René Dary as doctor Doulin
- Francis Nani as Serge
- Robert Dalban as the garage owner
