Elevator to the Gallows (1958)
Original title: Ascenseur pour l'échafaud
Elevator to the Gallows is a 1958 French-language crime movie directed by Louis Malle, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet and Georges Poujouly.
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
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What is Elevator to the Gallows about?
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
When was Elevator to the Gallows released?
Elevator to the Gallows was released on 29 January 1958.
How long is Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows runs 1h 32m.
Who made Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows was directed by Louis Malle.
Where can I watch Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Elevator to the Gallows
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- Jeanne Moreau as Florence Carala
- Maurice Ronet as Julien Tavernier
- Georges Poujouly as Louis
- Yori Bertin as Véronique
- Jean Wall as Simon Carala
- Elga Andersen as Frieda Bencker
- Sylviane Aisenstein as Yvonne, la Fille du Bar
- Micheline Bona as Geneviève
- Gisèle Grandpré as Jacqueline Mauclair
- Jacqueline Staup as Anna
- Marcel Cuvelier as Le Réceptionniste du Motel
- Gérard Darrieu as Maurice
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