Diabolique_
Original: Les Diaboliques
"See it, be amazed at it, but...BE QUIET ABOUT IT!"
The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.
Starring
Véra Clouzot, Simone Signoret, Paul Meurisse
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Diabolique was released 71 years ago in 1955.
Overview
The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunt...
Diabolique is a Thriller, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 57m.
CAST (20)
Véra Clouzot
Christina Delassalle
Simone Signoret
Nicole Horner
Paul Meurisse
Michel Delassalle
Charles Vanel
Police Inspector Alfred Fichet
Jean Brochard
Plantiveau
Pierre Larquey
Mr. Drain
Michel Serrault
Mr. Raymond
Yves-Marie Maurin
Moinet
Georges Poujouly
Soudieu
Thérèse Dorny
Mrs. Herboux
Noël Roquevert
Mr. Herboux
Jean Lefebvre
Robert
Robert Dalban
Garage Owner
Georges Chamarat
Dr. Loisy
Madeleine Suffel
Counter Clerk
Jean Témerson
Hotel Janitor
Jacques Hilling
Morgue Receptionist
Camille Guérini
Photographer
Jacques Varennes
Dr. Bridoux
HH
Henri Humbert
Patard (uncredited)
STUDIOS (2)
Véra Films
Filmsonor
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Original Title
Les Diaboliques
Language
French
Country
Rating
7.9/10 (1,068 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Diabolique about?
The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.
How long is Diabolique?
Diabolique has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who stars in Diabolique?
The cast of Diabolique includes Véra Clouzot, Simone Signoret, Paul Meurisse, Charles Vanel, Jean Brochard.
What is the rating of Diabolique?
Diabolique has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 1,068 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Thriller
Mystery