Sacha Guitry - La Poison (1951)

A man manages to get away with murdering his wife, even though he cheerfully admits his guilt in court. The murderer's defense strategy is targeted towards every man who has ever wished that his wife would simply disappear…
In my opinion this is one of the best black comedy of all time: it’s so full of black humour, witty dialogues, clever touches!!!!
And Michel Simon is so great, such a strong character!!!!
Cast overview:
Michel Simon .... Paul Louis Victor Braconnier
Jean Debucourt .... Maître Aubanel
Jacques Varennes .... Le procureur
Jeanne Fusier-Gir .... La fleuriste
Germaine Reuver .... Blandine Braconnier (as Madame Reuver)
Pauline Carton .... La mercière
Albert Duvaleix .... L'abbé Méthivier (as Duvaleix)
Henry Laverne .... Le président
Jacques de Féraudy .... M. Brun
Jacques Derives .... Jules
Louis de Funès .... André
Luce Fabiole .... La servante du curé
Yvonne Hébert .... Julie
Roger Poirier .... Un geôlier (as Poirier)
André Dalibert .... Le gendarme (as Dalibert)
Country: France
Language: French
Color: Black and White
Sound Mix: Mono
In French with Italian subtitles