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The Murderer Lives at Number 21

1942·1h 23m·Comedy·Mystery·Thriller
7.2

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169 votes

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Synopsis

Paris, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.

Directed by
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Written by
Stanislas-André Steeman, Henri-Georges Clouzot

Cast

Pierre Fresnay

Pierre Fresnay

Commissaire Wens

Suzy Delair

Suzy Delair

Mila Malou

Jean Tissier

Jean Tissier

Triquet

Pierre Larquey

Pierre Larquey

Mr. Colin

Noël Roquevert

Noël Roquevert

Dr. Linz

René Génin

René Génin

Alfred

JE

Jean Despeaux

Kid Robert

MA

Marc Natol

Armand

Huguette Vivier

Huguette Vivier

Nurse Vania

Odette Talazac

Odette Talazac

Madame Point

MA

Maximilienne

Miss Cuq

SY

Sylvette Saugé

Christiane

Louis Florencie

Louis Florencie

Commissaire Monnet

André Gabriello

André Gabriello

Police Officer Pussot

Raymond Bussières

Raymond Bussières

Turelot

Antoine Balpêtré

Antoine Balpêtré

Albert (uncredited)

Details

Released
August 7, 1942
Runtime
1h 23m
Status
Released
Language
FR
Original title
L'assassin habite au… 21
Country
France

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