by Eleanor Mannikka
synopsis
Not reaching much beyond a routine and predictable crime-romance story, La Bete a L'Afflut features (Francoise Arnoul) as an attractive widow faced with an unusual dilemma. A convict has escaped from prison and gets into her place, whereupon she is prevented from calling the police. The interaction between the widow and the convict soon evolves into a steamy love affair, though that in no way means he is going to remain safe from capture. This was one of the last films of director Pierre Chenal, known for his crime dramas.
characteristics
- Lock-up
- Jail
- Love
- Prison
- Widower
- Hostage
- Escape
- Captive
- Captivity
- Captor
- Convict
- Brig
