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Elevator to the Gallows (1958)

“Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement.”

7.6/10 · 729 votes 1h 32m nr ThrillerDramaCrime

#5 of 10 films from 1958 #153 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Louis Malle · Written by Louis Malle, Noël Calef, Roger Nimier

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Overview

A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.

Cast

Jeanne Moreauas Florence Carala
Maurice Ronetas Julien Tavernier
Georges Poujoulyas Louis
Yori Bertinas Véronique
Lino Venturaas Le Commissaire Cherrier
Iván Petrovichas Horst Bencker
Elga Andersenas Frieda Bencker
Jean Wallas Simon Carala
Gérard Darrieuas Maurice
Micheline Bonaas Geneviève
Charles Denneras L'Adjoint du Commissaire Cherrier
Félix Martenas Christian Subervie
Hubert Deschampsas Le Substitut du Procureur
Jacques Hillingas Le Garagiste

Facts

Release dateJanuary 29, 1958
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) — shorter as the 1958 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
Original titleAscenseur pour l'échafaud
LanguageFR
Box office$263,404
IMDbtt0051378

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Questions

How long is Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Elevator to the Gallows worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 729 votes, which places it #5 of 10 films released in 1958 in this index (top 60%) and #153 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows was directed by Louis Malle. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Au Revoir les Enfants (1987), Damage (1992).
Who stars in Elevator to the Gallows?
Jeanne Moreau as Florence Carala; Maurice Ronet as Julien Tavernier; Georges Poujouly as Louis; Yori Bertin as Véronique; Lino Ventura as Le Commissaire Cherrier; Iván Petrovich as Horst Bencker.
What is Elevator to the Gallows rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Elevator to the Gallows?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5279.

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