Character Relationship Map: Don't Tempt the Devil

Characters

• Catherine Dupré (played by Marina Vlady) — supporting

  Paul Dupré's wife who falsely accuses nurse Gina Bianchi of causing her husband's death. She colludes with lawyer Charles Cassidi and later flees to the Côte d'Azur with a new lover, leaving Cassidi t...

• Lawyer (played by Daniel Lecourtois) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Catherine Dupré → Lawyer (Romantic Affair) — Former lovers whose past romance fuels their current alliance.

Story Analysis

A suspicious death exposes manipulation, compromised justice, and a late determination to challenge an unjust conviction.

Plot Progression

1. Death Behind The Injection — A wealthy industrialist dies suddenly during treatment. His wife accuses the attending nurse, turning a medical incident into a criminal case.
2. Suspicion Takes Shape — Legal representation and a formal investigation expose coincidences that seem to support the accusation. Apparent cooperation between Catherine and a lawyer further complicates the case.
3. The Perfect Crime Shadow — Past writings about the perfect crime intensify suspicion. A possible witness appears capable of exposing Catherine's guilt.
4. Conscience Before Verdict — The examining magistrate confronts the lawyer and struggles with his conscience. He steps down and later testifies for truth and justice, but the nurse is still convicted.
5. Escape And Late Regret — Catherine flees to the Côte d'Azur with a new lover. The lawyer recognizes his manipulation and seeks an appeal to remedy the injustice.