Judex (1963 film)

Infobox Film
name = Judex


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director = Georges Franju
producer = Robert de Nesle
writer = Jacques Champreux Francis Lacassin
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starring = Channing Pollock Francine Bergé Edith Scob Michel Vitold Jacques Jouanneau Théo Sarapo
music = Maurice Jarre
cinematography = Marcel Fradetal
editing = Gilbert Natot
distributor = CFFP
released = France December 04, 1963
runtime = 103 min.
country = France Italy
language = French
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imdb_id = 0057207

"Judex" is a 1963 French-language crime film remake of the 1916 French film serial of the same name. Directed by French filmmaker Georges Franju, the film stars Channing Pollock as Judex/Vallieres , Edith Scob as Jacqueline, Francine Bergé as Diana and Michel Vitold as Favraux . The plot revolves the banker Favraux, receiving a threatening note from Judex demanding that he pay back people he has swindled. He is later drugged by Judex and locked away. Meanwhile the former governess Diana, kidnaps Jacqueline to try to get the banker's money.

Plot

Production

Cast

* Channing Pollock as Judex/Vallieres
* Edith Scob as Jacqueline
* Francine Bergé as Diana
* Michel Vitold as Favraux
* Jacques Jouanneau as Cocantin
* Théo Sarapo as Morales

Release and reception

"Judex" was released in December 4, 1963 in France. The general reception for the French critics of "Judex" was fairly positive. Most critics applauded the homage to the original silent film serial while noting the problems that arose when with the over-conscientious approach to style and atmosphere.Ince 2005, p. 57.]

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Bibliography

* Ince, Kate. "Georges Franju". Manchester University Press, 2005. ISBN 0719068282.

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