Monsieur Verdoux

Monsieur Verdoux

"A Comedy of Murders."

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.

Release Date

September 26, 1947

Status

Released

Original Title

Monsieur Verdoux

Runtime

2h 4min

Budget

$2,000,000

Revenue

Language

English, French