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Spotlight on a Murderer

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1961 · 95 min Mystery
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

An old count hides just before he dies to annoy his heirs. The heirs search a manor for the count's body and are killed off one by one. Jean-Marie, his fiancée Micheline, and Edwige investigate the deaths and search for the count's body.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Pleins feux sur l'assassin
Year 1961
Country France
Genre Mystery
Director Georges Franju
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (19 votes)

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Visual style and narrative structure don't conflict here — they work together. It's noticeable and creates a sense of wholeness.

Worth watching for the overall quality of execution. Not a genre landmark — but solid work that respects the viewer.

For viewers who watch a lot and can distinguish craft from accident.

Director: Georges Franju

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend evening, couch, quiet. Doesn't require a special mood — creates one.

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