The False Step
Originally released in 1965. The False Step is a thriller film. directed by Antoine d'Ormesson. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dominique Paturel, Yori Bertin, and Jean-Claude Pascal
Synopsis
During a walk along the cliffs not far from Marseille, Elisa Langerot sees her husband slip and fall to his death. Inexplicably, Elisa flees the scene of the accident, stops a passing driver and tells him a made-up story about a stolen car, concealing her husband's death. Feeling sorry for the girl, the driver, Philippe Morçot, gives her a lift and later lets her stay at his house. The good deed, however, doesn't go unpunished, and soon Philippe is drawn into Elisa's twilight world of fantasies, lies and paranoia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1965
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Sumer Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The False Step about?
During a walk along the cliffs not far from Marseille, Elisa Langerot sees her husband slip and fall to his death. Inexplicably, Elisa flees the scene of the accident, stops a passing driver and te...
Who directed The False Step?
The False Step was directed by Antoine d'Ormesson.
How long is The False Step?
The False Step has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The False Step released?
The False Step was released on January 20, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The False Step?
The main cast of The False Step includes Dominique Paturel, Yori Bertin, Jean-Claude Pascal, Florence Vainer, Martial Rèbe.