Stain on the Snow (1954)
"La neige était sale" is based on a novel and play by the phenomenally prolific Georges Simenon. Upon learning that his mother was a prostitute, Frank (Daniel Gélin) dejectedly vows that he, too, will live a life of debauchery. Part of his self-degradation program is to kill someone, and since the story takes place during the Nazi occupation of France, he chooses a German officer as his victim. His steady descent into psychosis and depravity becomes his ultimate undoing.
Director: Luis Saslavsky
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: February 19, 1954
Cast
- Daniel Gélin - Frank Friedmayer
- Daniel Ivernel - Krommer
- Marie Mansart - Suzy Holtz
- Véra Norman - Moune
- Nadine Basile - Bertha
- Paul Faivre - Caretaker
- Joëlle Bernard - Girl
- Camille Guérini - Commissioner
- Denyse Réal
- Claude Vernier - Officer
Screenplay
- André Tabet (Screenplay)
- Luis Saslavsky (Screenplay)
- Georges Simenon (Novel)
Music: René Cloërec
Cinematography: André Bac
Editing: Isabelle Elman
Production: Les Films Tellus
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Luis Saslavsky
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stain on the Snow about?
- "La neige était sale" is based on a novel and play by the phenomenally prolific Georges Simenon. Upon learning that his mother was a prostitute, Frank (Daniel Gélin) dejectedly vows that he, too, will live a life of debauchery. Part of his self-degradation program is to kill someone, and since the story takes place during the Nazi occupation of France, he chooses a German officer as his victim. His steady descent into psychosis and depravity becomes his ultimate undoing.
- Who directed Stain on the Snow?
- Stain on the Snow was directed by Luis Saslavsky.
- Who stars in Stain on the Snow?
- Stain on the Snow stars Daniel Gélin, Daniel Ivernel, Marie Mansart, Véra Norman, Nadine Basile, Paul Faivre.
- How long is Stain on the Snow?
- Stain on the Snow has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Stain on the Snow?
- Stain on the Snow is a Mystery, Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Stain on the Snow produced?
- Stain on the Snow was produced in France.