The Storm Within (1948)

Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.

Directed by: Jean Cocteau

Written by: Jean Cocteau

Music by: Georges Auric

Starring: Jean Marais, Josette Day, Yvonne de Bray, Marcel André, Gabrielle Dorziat, Jean Cocteau

Genre: Drama

Released: 1948-12-01

Runtime: 100 minutes

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