Back to the Wall (1958)
A MAN... HIS WIFE... HER LOVER... the wall held the secret
Rich industrialist Jacques Decret learns his wife Gloria is having an affair with a young actor. For revenge, he bombards her with anonymous letters, convincing her that her lover is the culprit while Gloria desperately seeks a way out.
Director: Édouard Molinaro
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: March 7, 1958
Cast
- Jeanne Moreau - Gloria Decrey
- Gérard Oury - Jacques Decrey
- Philippe Nicaud - Yves Normand
- Claire Maurier - Ghislaine
- Gérard Buhr - Mario
- George Cusin - Police commissioner
- Robert Bazil - Police inspector
- Jean Degrave - Le bijoutier
- Richard Francœur - Jeweler
- Françoise Honorat - Guest of the Decreys
Screenplay
- Frédéric Dard (Novel)
- Jean Redon (Adaptation)
- Frédéric Dard (Adaptation)
- Jean-Louis Roncoroni (Dialogue)
- Frédéric Dard (Dialogue)
Music: Richard Cornu
Cinematography: Robert Lefebvre
Editing: Robert Isnardon, Monique Isnardon
Production: Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
film noir
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Back to the Wall about?
- Rich industrialist Jacques Decret learns his wife Gloria is having an affair with a young actor. For revenge, he bombards her with anonymous letters, convincing her that her lover is the culprit while Gloria desperately seeks a way out.
- Who directed Back to the Wall?
- Back to the Wall was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
- Who stars in Back to the Wall?
- Back to the Wall stars Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Oury, Philippe Nicaud, Claire Maurier, Gérard Buhr, George Cusin.
- How long is Back to the Wall?
- Back to the Wall has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Back to the Wall?
- Back to the Wall is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Back to the Wall produced?
- Back to the Wall was produced in France.