Elevator to the Gallows
"Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement."
Originally released in 1958. Elevator to the Gallows is a crime/drama film. directed by Louis Malle.
Starring Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, and Georges Poujouly
Synopsis
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 1958
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (672 votes)
Box Office
$263.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $263,404
Production Companies
- Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows was directed by Louis Malle.
How long is Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Elevator to the Gallows released?
Elevator to the Gallows was released on January 29, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elevator to the Gallows?
The main cast of Elevator to the Gallows includes Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly, Yori Bertin, Jean Wall.
Is Elevator to the Gallows worth watching?
Elevator to the Gallows has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 672 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.