There's Always a Price Tag

There's Always a Price Tag

There's Always a Price Tag

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There's Always a Price Tag

"The Most Diabolical Act a Man and Mistress Ever Conceived!"

1957

1h 58m

6.5(18 votes)

Drama

Overview

A wealthy businessman's wife tries to cover up his suicide to cash in his life insurance policy.

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13 members

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Michèle Morgan

Hélène Fréminger

Michèle Morgan

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Daniel Gélin

Robert Montillon

Daniel Gélin

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Michèle Mercier

Jeanne

Michèle Mercier

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François Chaumette

Charles Babin

François Chaumette

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Pierre Leproux

Mr. Bost, creditor

Pierre Leproux

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Hélène Roussel

Secretary

Hélène Roussel

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Peter van Eyck

Éric Fréminger

Peter van Eyck

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Bernard Blier

Commissioner Plantavin

Bernard Blier

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Olivier Darrieux

Assistant inspector

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Lucien Frégis

Gendarme (uncredited)

Lucien Frégis

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Clara Gansard

Miss Rosine (uncredited)

Clara Gansard

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Anne Gardel

(uncredited)

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Guy Tréjean

(uncredited)

Guy Tréjean

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