
Crimson Curtain (1952) is a drama directed by André Barsacq rated 6.6/10.
Bertal, a despotic and hated theater director, is assassinated before a performance of Macbeth in which he was to play with Aurélia Nobli, his companion and Ludovic Arn, her lover. The police arrive on the scene and the investigation begins. Suspicion first falls on Sigurd, an old actor who had threatened Bertal. But parallels appear between the characters in the play and the actors who play them.
Released: 1952-11-14
Duration: 1h 24m
Genre: Drama
Country: France
Director: André Barsacq
Cast: Michel Barsacq, Edmond Beauchamp, Pierre Brasseur, Michel Simon
Production: Gaumont
Michel Barsacq
Pierrette's youngest son

Edmond Beauchamp
The actor who plays King Duncan

Pierre Brasseur
Ludovic Arn / Macbeth

Michel Simon
Lucien Bertal / Léonard, his understudy / Banquo
Paul Barge
The bistro
Monelle Valentin
Aurélia Nobli / Lady Macbeth

Jean Brochard
Chief Inspector

Olivier Hussenot
Deputy Inspector Gobinet
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