Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
Directed by Charlie Chaplin · 124 min · Comedy, Crime, Drama
53.2 TOPICAL score · #1,702 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Monsieur Verdoux (1947, directed by Charlie Chaplin) has a TOPICAL score of 53.2 - ranked 1,702 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and awards, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including the National Board of Review Award for Best Film. Critics: 97% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7.7/10 (494 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 40 languages.
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- Critics97% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3/10 critics' average
- AudienceTMDB 7.7/10 (494 ratings)
- Awards2 wins, 3 nominations - incl. National Board of Review Award for Best Film; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 40 languages
- Still read16,730 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Charlie Chaplin (actor #6), Mady Correll, Allison Roddan, Robert Lewis
“It was controversial upon its release for its dark tone and critique of war and capitalism, and was consequently a critical and box office failure.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 4/10