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Elevator to the Gallows
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Elevator to the Gallows

1958 · 92 min Crime Drama Thriller
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

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

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Louis Malle

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Florence Carala

Maurice Ronet

Maurice Ronet

Julien Tavernier

Georges Poujouly

Georges Poujouly

Louis

Yori Bertin

Yori Bertin

Véronique

Jean Wall

Jean Wall

Simon Carala

Elga Andersen

Elga Andersen

Frieda Bencker

Sylviane Aisenstein

Sylviane Aisenstein

Yvonne, la Fille du Bar

Micheline Bona

Micheline Bona

Geneviève

Gisèle Grandpré

Gisèle Grandpré

Jacqueline Mauclair

Jacqueline Staup

Jacqueline Staup

Anna

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