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Elevator to the Gallows

1958·Movie·NR·92 min·7.6(703)

Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement.

A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.

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About Elevator to the Gallows

Elevator to the Gallows is a 1958 French-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Louis Malle. The cast is led by Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

Elevator to the Gallows was produced by Nouvelles Éditions de Films and made in France. It was released on January 29, 1958, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director
Louis Malle
Writers
Louis Malle, Roger Nimier
Release date
January 29, 1958
Original language
French
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
France
Box office
$0 million
Production
Nouvelles Éditions de Films
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Elevator to the Gallows cast & crew

Elevator to the Gallows was directed by Louis Malle and written by Louis Malle and Roger Nimier.

The cast features Jeanne Moreau as Florence Carala, Maurice Ronet as Julien Tavernier, Georges Poujouly as Louis, Yori Bertin as Véronique, Jean Wall as Simon Carala, and Elga Andersen as Frieda Bencker.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miles Davis, cinematography is by Henri Decaë, and it was produced by Jean Thuillier.

Is Elevator to the Gallows worth watching?

Elevator to the Gallows holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 703 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Elevator to the Gallows is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Elevator to the Gallows

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Cast of Elevator to the Gallows

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Florence Carala

Maurice Ronet

Maurice Ronet

Julien Tavernier

Georges Poujouly

Georges Poujouly

Louis

Yori Bertin

Yori Bertin

Véronique

Jean Wall

Jean Wall

Simon Carala

Elga Andersen

Elga Andersen

Frieda Bencker

Sylviane Aisenstein

Sylviane Aisenstein

Yvonne, la Fille du Bar

Micheline Bona

Micheline Bona

Geneviève

Gisèle Grandpré

Gisèle Grandpré

Jacqueline Mauclair

Jacqueline Staup

Jacqueline Staup

Anna

Marcel Cuvelier

Marcel Cuvelier

Le Réceptionniste du Motel

Gérard Darrieu

Gérard Darrieu

Maurice

Elevator to the Gallows — FAQs

Where can I watch Elevator to the Gallows in United States?

Elevator to the Gallows is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.

Is Elevator to the Gallows on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Elevator to the Gallows is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Elevator to the Gallows in?

Elevator to the Gallows is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Elevator to the Gallows?

Elevator to the Gallows runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).

What is Elevator to the Gallows rated?

Elevator to the Gallows is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 703 ratings.

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