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Elevator to the Gallows

NR19581h 32mLouis Malle
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 94

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"Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement."

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

CrimeDramaThriller
Secret LoveParis, FranceCar RaceSuicide AttemptArms DealPhotographyCameraSuspicion Of MurderHearingDefense Industry

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elevator to the Gallows (1958) about?

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

Who stars in Elevator to the Gallows?

Elevator to the Gallows stars Jeanne Moreau (Florence Carala), Maurice Ronet (Julien Tavernier), Georges Poujouly (Louis), Yori Bertin (Véronique), Jean Wall (Simon Carala). The film was directed by Louis Malle.

How long is Elevator to the Gallows?

Elevator to the Gallows has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is Elevator to the Gallows worth watching?

Elevator to the Gallows holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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