Soupçons (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1956, Soupçons is a drama film directed by Pierre Billon, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. "Poisoner" - After her fiancé is arrested Claire finds herself alone and forced to find work. She is hired by a country squire, Etienne de Montenoy, as the tutor of his goddaughter. It does not take long before Montenoy falls for her but a little longer before the young woman, reluctant at first, understands Etienne loves her truly and then requites his love. Etienne lives so happily with her that he decides to make her his heir. Shortly after, he is murdered by poison...
Who’s in it. Soupçons stars Anne Vernon as Claire Grandjean, Frank Villard as Etienne Jean Marie de Montenoy, Dora Doll as Angèle Amélie Jeanne Mersch and Jacques Castelot as Thierry de Villesec, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Soupçons sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soupçons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soupçons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soupçons (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Soupçons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Soupçons worth watching?
- Soupçons holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Soupçons?
- Soupçons stars Anne Vernon, Frank Villard, Dora Doll, Jacques Castelot and Henri Vilbert.
- When was Soupçons released?
- Soupçons was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.