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The Bride Wore Black

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1968 | 107 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 13 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Naked City or Mystic River, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Julie Kohler is prevented from suicide by her mother. She leaves home with the intent to track down, charm and kill five men who do not know her. What is her goal? What is her purpose?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $10 million worldwide on a $747K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 33K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by François Truffaut

  • Jeanne MoreauJulie Kohler
  • Michel BouquetCoral
  • Jean-Claude BrialyCorey
  • Charles DennerFergus
  • Claude RichBliss
  • Michael LonsdaleMorane
  • Daniel BoulangerDelvaux
  • Alexandra StewartMlle Becker
  • Sylvine DelannoyMme Morane
  • Luce FabioleMère de Julie