Experiment in Evil

The story

Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.

Cast & crew

Jean-Louis BarraultDr. Cordelier / Opale

Teddy BilisJoly

Michel VitoldDr. Lucien Severin

Sylviane Margollé

Sylviane MargolléLittle Girl Attacked by Opale

Jacques Danoville

Jacques DanovilleCommissioner Lardaut

André Certes

André CertesInspector Salbris

Jean-Pierre GranvalBoss of the Short-Time Hotel

Jean BerthoFirst Passer-By during the Aggression

Jacques CironSecond Passer-By during the Aggression

Annick Allières

Annick AllièresNeighbor

Dominique Dangon

Dominique DangonLittle Girl's Mother

Jean TopartDésiré, Butler