The Storm Within
6.9
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.
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Jean Marais
Michel
Known for
Fantomas
Beauty and the Beast
Josette Day
Madeleine
Known for
Beauty and the Beast
Yvonne de Bray
Yvonne dite 'Sophie'
Also in
Olivia
Gigi
Marcel André
Georges
Known for
Beauty and the Beast
Hôtel du Nord
Gabrielle Dorziat
Tante Léo
Known for
A Monkey in Winter
Manon
Jean Cocteau
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Known for
Testament of Orpheus
Jean Cocteau Director · Georges Auric Composer Michel Kelber Cinematographer
First release December 1, 1948 · Produced in France · Original title Les Parents terribles
Production
Les Films Ariane
Production
France
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Languages
Original title
Les Parents terribles
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · December 1, 1948
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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