Death Threat (1950)
André Garnier, a young pianist, who was sent to deportation following a denunciation, absolutely wants to find his informer. He falls in love with Hélène, the mistress of a wealthy industrialist, Bernier, in whom he soon discovers the man who once sold him to the Gestapo. Bernier is soon found murdered. André deflects suspicion on Jacques, the victim's secretary. Hélène and André's affair ends up being discovered by the police, who seem to see in it the motive for the crime. André surrenders to justice.
Director: Raymond Leboursier
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 22, 1950
Cast
- Colette Darfeuil - Hélène
- Marcel Dalio - Denis
- Pierre Renoir - Bernier
- Pierre Larquey - Morel
- Pauline Carton - Madame Auguste
- Paul Demange - Room attendant
- Jacques Dynam - Pierre
- Jacques Famery
- Jeanne Fusier-Gir - Madame Jeanne
- Gisèle Gray
Screenplay
Music: Charly Bailly, André Varel
Cinematography: Georges Million
Editing: Madeleine Bonin
Production: SPIC (FR)
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Raymond Leboursier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Death Threat about?
- André Garnier, a young pianist, who was sent to deportation following a denunciation, absolutely wants to find his informer. He falls in love with Hélène, the mistress of a wealthy industrialist, Bernier, in whom he soon discovers the man who once sold him to the Gestapo. Bernier is soon found murdered. André deflects suspicion on Jacques, the victim's secretary. Hélène and André's affair ends up being discovered by the police, who seem to see in it the motive for the crime. André surrenders to justice.
- Who directed Death Threat?
- Death Threat was directed by Raymond Leboursier.
- Who stars in Death Threat?
- Death Threat stars Colette Darfeuil, Marcel Dalio, Pierre Renoir, Pierre Larquey, Pauline Carton, Paul Demange.
- How long is Death Threat?
- Death Threat has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Death Threat?
- Death Threat is a Comedy, Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Death Threat produced?
- Death Threat was produced in France.