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Elevator to the Gallows (1958)
Directed by Louis Malle
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Overview
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, the husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
Rated NR | Length 91 minutes
Actors
Jeanne Moreau | Maurice Ronet | Georges Poujouly | Yori Bertin | Lino Ventura | Iván Petrovich | Elga Andersen | Jean Wall | Gérard Darrieu | Micheline Bona | Charles Denner | Félix Marten | Hubert Deschamps | Jacques Hilling | Marcel Journet | François Joux | Jean-Claude Brialy | Gisèle Grandpré | Jacqueline Staup | Marcel Cuvelier | Nicolas Bataille | Pierre Frag | Christian Brocard | Marcel Bernier | Guy Henry | Roger Jacquet | Alice Reichen | Sylviane Aisenstein | Micheline Sarfati | Robert Balpo | Olivier Darrieux | Lucien Desagneaux | Pierre Devilder
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2011 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Sublime crime thriller directed by Louis Malle that I hate myself for not seeing it sooner. If you thought that one man stuck in an elevator might lack some thrills, you’d be wrong. The subplot I found even more entertaining as two young people run off for a night of reckless abandon. The night shots of Jeanne Moreau walking the city in desperate search for her lover are exquisite. Highly recommended.
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