Wedding in Blood
Seen it?1973 | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
In a small French town, the mayor discovers his wife is cheating on him, a betrayal that eventually leads to murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol
- Michel PiccoliPierre Maury
- Stéphane AudranLucienne Delamare
- Claude PiépluPaul Delamare
- Clotilde JoanoClotilde Maury
- Eliana De SantisHélène Chevalier
- François RobertAuriol
- Pippo MérisiBerthier
- Ermanno CasanovaLe conseiller
- Daniel LecourtoisLe Préfet