L'échafaud peut attendre (1949)
A trio of criminals gradually become entangled in theft and crime. Serge is arrested, his mistress, Hélène, and his accomplice, Michel, both become lovers, try to exonerate him and use false fingerprints first, then after Serge's conviction, gloves covered with the same fingerprints of the prisoner.
Director: Albert Valentin
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: February 9, 1949
Cast
- Jany Holt - Hélène Bonnard
- Paul Bernard - Serge Ullrich
- Jean Desailly - Michel Vincent
- Jean Debucourt - Doctor Jeannin
- Charles Lemontier - Inspector Sorbier
- Junie Astor - Maître Fontanie, lawyer
- Robert Balpo - Employee
- Claude Bertrand
- Fernand Blot - Police inspector
- Jean Brunel - President of the Assizes
Screenplay
- Albert Valentin (Screenplay)
Production: Codo Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Albert Valentin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is L'échafaud peut attendre about?
- A trio of criminals gradually become entangled in theft and crime. Serge is arrested, his mistress, Hélène, and his accomplice, Michel, both become lovers, try to exonerate him and use false fingerprints first, then after Serge's conviction, gloves covered with the same fingerprints of the prisoner.
- Who directed L'échafaud peut attendre?
- L'échafaud peut attendre was directed by Albert Valentin.
- Who stars in L'échafaud peut attendre?
- L'échafaud peut attendre stars Jany Holt, Paul Bernard, Jean Desailly, Jean Debucourt, Charles Lemontier, Junie Astor.
- How long is L'échafaud peut attendre?
- L'échafaud peut attendre has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- Where was L'échafaud peut attendre produced?
- L'échafaud peut attendre was produced in France.