The feature-film debut of famed director Louis Malle is an interesting, modern film noir with the classic theme of lovers plotting to kill the husband and make it look like suicide (reminiscent of The Postman Always Rings Twice). Jeanne Moreau, as Florence Carala, gives an astonishing performance, perverse but naive as she leads her young lover down a path that can only lead to doom for both of them. Malle and his cinematographer Henri Decae make extensive use of Paris at night, giving the film the feel of claustrophobia ...
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The feature-film debut of famed director Louis Malle is an interesting, modern film noir with the classic theme of lovers plotting to kill the husband and make it look like suicide (reminiscent of The Postman Always Rings Twice). Jeanne Moreau, as Florence Carala, gives an astonishing performance, perverse but naive as she leads her young lover down a path that can only lead to doom for both of them. Malle and his cinematographer Henri Decae make extensive use of Paris at night, giving the film the feel of claustrophobia and desperation reminiscent of the classic noir films. The excellent score by Miles Davis adds to the entire effect of this mystery thriller. Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
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Add this copy of Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (Life to the Scafford) to cart. $11.49, very good condition, Sold by JWMah rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Fontana Polygram.
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Very Good. Audio CD (USA) One compact disc in jewel case with original inserts: 836 305-2 042283630529. Signs of very very light use, Very Good copy. Complete soundtrack for the movie with all compositions by Miles Davis, with Barney Wilen, sax, Rene Urtegrer, piano; Pieree Micheot, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums. Ascenseur pour L'echafaud is a 1958 French crime thriller film directed by Louis Malle, starring Jeanne Moreau and Maurice Ronet as illicit lovers whose murder plot starts to unravel after one of them becomes trapped in an elevator. The improvised soundtrack by Miles Davis and the relationship the film establishes among music, image, and emotion were considered ground-breaking. (1.3 JM Annie01.
Add this copy of Elevator to the Gallows (the Criterion Collection) to cart. $12.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Criterion.
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Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly, Yori Bertin, Jean Wall, Elga Andersen, Sylviane Aisenstein, Micheline Bona,... Very good. 1957 Run time: 88. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly, Yori Bertin, Jean Wall, Elga Andersen, Sylviane Aisenstein, Micheline Bona,... Good. 1957 Run time: 88. Connecting viewers with great movies since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Used discs may not include digital copies. Customer service is our top priority!
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Jeanne Moreau; Maurice Ronet; Georges Poujouly; Felix Marten; Jean Wall; Lino Ventura; Yori Bertin. New. Run time: 91 mins. Language: French. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
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Maurice Ronet, Jeanne Moreau. New. 1958 Run time: 92. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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