Louis Jouvet,
Bernard Blier,
Suzy Delair,
Simone Renant,
René Blancard
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Following a three-year suspension from filmmaking after his Le Corbeau (1943) was judged too critical of his native France, director Henri-Georges Clouzot returned with this thriller that's equal part... read more
DVD Release Date: May 27, 2003
Stats: 86 reviews
Beautifully photographed noir from master Clouzot with a perfect balance of farce and post-war social criticism.
one of the most remarkable screenplays of any film ive seen. the details of the story are complex, but simply told and without missteps. clouzot deserves far more respect than he receives in the U.S., and this film simply adds to his legacy of astoundingly good suspense and hor... read more
i enjoyed this. it's not a nailbiter like some of clouzot's other films but has a nice atmosphere and some really interesting characters, especially the detective and the photographer
Maybe not as thrilling as some of Clouzot's other films but a fine film nonetheless. One downside is it takes a while to get going, only really doing so once Louis Jouvet's police detective enters the picture. The secondary characters are more impressive than the leads, such as ... read more
Remarkably (he remarks) entertaining crime melodrama, replete with plausible suspects, seemingly bumbling investigator, dirty old men, French songstresses, nude photographs, acrobats, animals, love, lust, and vengeance -- and an ending that quite surprised me coming from Clouzot.... read more
Direction by Henri-Georges Clouzot takes full advantage of every possible opportunity to bring out character and manages to keep the tempo at a fast clip all the time. Full Review
This is a film well worth reviving, admiring and applauding. Full Review
An elegant show-biz noir that weaves an intricate web of deception and intrigue. Full Review
Fabulously entertaining.
A noirish, backstage whodunit that throws together a sweet-hearted floozy, the jealous husband from hell and a detective who just might be the funniest Gallic grouch in the history of the movies.
Filmmaker Clouzot, who won best director at Venice for this film, is incapable of making anyone or any situation standard, and that's a gift not even half a century on the shelf can tarnish. Full Review
A movie whose top-notch acting, rich decor and pungent atmosphere will delight any devotee of classic French cinema -- and whose taut plot will satisfy mystery and suspense buffs as well. Full Review
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