Alibi
Originally released in 1937. Alibi is a mystery/crime film. directed by Pierre Chenal. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Erich von Stroheim, Louis Jouvet, and Jany Holt
Synopsis
Paris, 1937. Winckler kills his enemy Gordon, a Chicago mobster, from the stage of a Parisian music hall, where he performs telepathy. He pays another artist, Helene, so that she tells the police they've spent the night together, which doesn't fool Callas, the police officer who investigates the murder. He hires one of his fellow officers in order to seduce Helene.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Erich von Stroheim
as Professor Winckler
Louis Jouvet
as Commissioner Calas
Jany Holt
as Hélène Ardouin
Albert Préjean
as André Laurent
Véra Flory
as Barmaid
Foun-Sen
as Winckler's assistant
Génia Vaury
as Barmaid
Made Siamé
as Calas's secretary
Roger Blin
as Kretz, Winckler's henchman
Philippe Richard
as John Gordon
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Tellus Films
- Nash Buchovzer Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alibi about?
Paris, 1937. Winckler kills his enemy Gordon, a Chicago mobster, from the stage of a Parisian music hall, where he performs telepathy. He pays another artist, Helene, so that she tells the police t...
Who directed Alibi?
Alibi was directed by Pierre Chenal.
How long is Alibi?
Alibi has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Alibi released?
Alibi was released on December 22, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alibi?
The main cast of Alibi includes Erich von Stroheim, Louis Jouvet, Jany Holt, Albert Préjean, Véra Flory.