Some time after marrying a sensual girl, Pozdnychev realizes the only link to his spouse is that of physical love. When a violinist with whom his wife plays regularly the “Sonata to Kreutzer” appears, the young woman blooms in a new passion. From then on, her husband is eaten away by jealousy.
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Trukhacevskij
Known for
The Count of Monte Cristo
The Phantom of Liberty
Éric Rohmer
Poznyecev
Known for
The Marquise of O
Françoise Martinelli
La Femme de Poznyecev
No other roles listed
Jean-Luc Godard
Ami Journaliste
Known for
Breathless
Contempt
André Bazin
(uncredited)
Charles L. Bitsch
(uncredited)
Also in
The 400 Blows
The Outskirts of Alphaville
Claude Chabrol
Cameo (uncredited)
Known for
The Day of the Crows
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life
Marc Laferrière
(uncredited)
François Truffaut
Cameo (uncredited)
Known for
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
The Wild Child
Éric Rohmer Director · Leo Tolstoy Author Jacques Rivette Cinematographer
First release January 1, 1956 · Produced in France · Original title La sonate à Kreutzer
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France
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Original title
La sonate à Kreutzer
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · January 1, 1956
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