Maigret Sets a Trap
Four women were murdered, each was knifed and, though they had their clothes torn, they weren't molested. As the famed police inspector Jules Maigret pieces the clues together, he comes to realize that for the elusive man that he suspects to be unmasked, he has to set him a trap.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Maigret tend un piège |
| Year | 1958 |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Director | Jean Delannoy |
| Runtime | 119 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (116 votes) |
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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: Jean Delannoy
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Jean Gabin
Commissioner Jules Maigret
Annie Girardot
Yvonne Maurin
Olivier Hussenot
Lagrume
Jeanne Boitel
Louise Maigret
Lucienne Bogaert
Veuve Adèle Maurin
Jean Debucourt
Camille Guimard
Paulette Dubost
Mauricette Barberot
Lino Ventura
Inspecteur Torrence
Jean Desailly
Marcel Maurin
Guy Decomble
Mazet
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