The Murderer Lives at Number 21
Paris, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.
Where to watch The Murderer Lives at Number 21 in United States
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| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | — | LaCinetek |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play, Gaumont Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Murderer Lives at Number 21
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is a 1942 French-language comedy, mystery and thriller film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. The cast is led by Pierre Fresnay, Suzy Delair, Jean Tissier. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 was produced by Continental Films and made in France. It was released on August 7, 1942, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Writers
- Stanislas-André Steeman, Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Release date
- August 7, 1942
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Continental Films
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 cast & crew
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and written by Stanislas-André Steeman and Henri-Georges Clouzot.
The cast features Pierre Fresnay as Commissaire Wens, Suzy Delair as Mila Malou, Jean Tissier as Triquet, Pierre Larquey as Mr. Colin, Noël Roquevert as Dr. Linz, and René Génin as Alfred.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Yvain, cinematography is by Armand Thirard, and it was produced by Alfred Greven.
Is The Murderer Lives at Number 21 worth watching?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 162 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, mystery, and thriller, The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Murderer Lives at Number 21
Pierre Fresnay
Commissaire Wens
Suzy Delair
Mila Malou
Jean Tissier
Triquet
Pierre Larquey
Mr. Colin
Noël Roquevert
Dr. Linz
René Génin
Alfred
Jean Despeaux
Kid Robert
Marc Natol
Armand
Huguette Vivier
Nurse Vania
Odette Talazac
Madame Point
Maximilienne
Miss Cuq
Sylvette Saugé
Christiane
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The Murderer Lives at Number 21 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Murderer Lives at Number 21 in United States?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Murderer Lives at Number 21 on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Murderer Lives at Number 21 in?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Murderer Lives at Number 21?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is The Murderer Lives at Number 21 rated?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 162 ratings.
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