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The Storm Within

The Storm Within

Les Parents terribles
6.6 (29) ·1948 ·100 min ·Movie
Drama

Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.

Top Cast

Jean Marais
Jean Marais
Michel
Josette Day
Josette Day
Madeleine
Yvonne de Bray
Yvonne de Bray
Yvonne dite 'Sophie'
Marcel André
Marcel André
Georges
Gabrielle Dorziat
Gabrielle Dorziat
Tante Léo
Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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