Spotlight on a Murderer (1961)
An old count hides just before he dies to annoy his heirs. The heirs search a manor for the count's body and are killed off one by one. Jean-Marie, his fiancée Micheline, and Edwige investigate the deaths and search for the count's body.
Director: Georges Franju
Genre: Mystery
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 31, 1961
Cast
- Pierre Brasseur - Comte de Kerloquen
- Pascale Audret - Jeanne
- Marianne Koch - Edwige
- Jean-Louis Trintignant - Jean-Marie de Kerloquen
- Dany Saval - Micheline
- Jean Babilée - Christian de Kerloquen
- Georges Rollin - Claude Benoît-Sainval
- Gérard Buhr - Henri
- Maryse Martin - Marthe
- Serge Marquand - Yvan
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Marcel Fradetal
Editing: Gilbert Natot
Production: Champs-Élysées Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Spotlight on a Murderer about?
- An old count hides just before he dies to annoy his heirs. The heirs search a manor for the count's body and are killed off one by one. Jean-Marie, his fiancée Micheline, and Edwige investigate the deaths and search for the count's body.
- Who directed Spotlight on a Murderer?
- Spotlight on a Murderer was directed by Georges Franju.
- Who stars in Spotlight on a Murderer?
- Spotlight on a Murderer stars Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Dany Saval, Jean Babilée.
- How long is Spotlight on a Murderer?
- Spotlight on a Murderer has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Spotlight on a Murderer?
- Spotlight on a Murderer is a Mystery film.
- Where was Spotlight on a Murderer produced?
- Spotlight on a Murderer was produced in France.