Monsieur Verdoux
“A Comedy of Murders.”
ComedyCrimeDrama
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
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A darkly comedic and chillingly witty examination of a man's ruthless pursuit of wealth. It's a sharp, cynical satire that feels both of its time and disturbingly relevant, wrapped in a stylish, noir-tinged package.
cynicalwittychillingsatiricaldarksteadyblack and whitefilm noirdark comedyperiod piececapitalismgreedmarriagesurvival
marriagedark comedyvillainpolygamygreat depressionbased on true storyfilm noirblack and whitestock market crashcold blooded killeranti-capitalism1930s
