Murderous Maids

Nan
1h 34m
2000
6.122 /10 (37)

It wasn't just a crime. It was a crime of passion.

Overview

Based on the true story of two chambermaids of 1930s France who murdered their employer and her daughter.

Country : France
Genre : Drama
Languages : Français
Released Date: 2000-11-22

Top Billed Cast

Julie-Marie Parmentier

Léa Papin

Sylvie Testud

Christine Papin

Isabelle Renauld

Clémence

François Levantal

le Gazé

Dominique Labourier

madame Lancelin

Jean-Gabriel Nordmann

monsieur Lancelin

Marie Donnio

Geneviève Lancelin

Lily Boulogne

Alberta

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