The Second Twin [Blu-ray]

The Second Twin Blu-ray presents Christian-Jaque’s stylish French mystery in a 4K restoration by StudioCanal. Blending romantic intrigue with suspenseful crime drama, this sleek 1960s thriller reunites Angélique stars Michèle Mercier and Robert Hossein for a story of obsession, deception and murder.

Robert Hossein stars as Pierre, a respected middle-aged attorney whose life becomes dangerously complicated after he falls for Nathalie (Michèle Mercier), a glamorous young dancer working in a discotheque while studying medicine. Their passionate affair threatens Pierre’s marriage and reputation, but matters escalate when Nathalie’s wealthy admirer is suddenly murdered.

As suspicion grows and secrets begin to unravel, Pierre finds himself at the centre of a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal and intrigue. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Christian-Jaque, The Second Twin unfolds as a colourful and stylish whodunit set against the seductive nightlife and emotional tensions of 1960s France.

directed by: Christian-Jaque
starring: Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein, Pascale de Boysson, Jacques Castelot, Jean-Pierre Darras
1966 / 92 min / French with optional English subtitles

Number of discs: 1