The Storm Within

The Storm Within

Les Parents terribles

6.6 /10 28 votes
December 1, 1948 1h 40m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jean Cocteau
Writers Jean Cocteau
Studio Les Films Ariane
Rating 6.6/10
Language FR

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Cast & Crew

Jean Marais

Jean Marais

Michel

Josette Day

Josette Day

Madeleine

Yvonne de Bray

Yvonne de Bray

Yvonne dite 'Sophie'

Marcel André

Marcel André

Georges

Gabrielle Dorziat

Gabrielle Dorziat

Tante Léo

Jean Cocteau

Jean Cocteau

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Storm Within was released on December 1, 1948.

The runtime of The Storm Within is 1h 40m.

The Storm Within is a Drama movie.

The Storm Within has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Storm Within is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Storm Within was directed by Jean Cocteau.

The main cast of The Storm Within includes Jean Marais, Josette Day, Yvonne de Bray.

The Storm Within is originally in French.