Henri-Georges Clouzot's courtroom drama puts Brigitte Bardot on trial for killing her lover, told in flashbacks. Bardot is superb, and the film's sharp look at youth and double standards makes a gripping, bitter drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (5,641 votes)
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