L'assassin a peur la nuit (1942)
1h 40m
Running Time
September 2, 1942Release Date
L'assassin a peur la nuit (1942)
1h 40m
Running Time
September 2, 1942Release Date
Plot.
Having pulled off a robbery with his friend Maurice, Olivier leaves his mistress Lola and hides out in a small village in the country. He finds work, thanks to a young man named Gilbert, who introduces him to his sister, Monique. Once the robbery has been all but forgotten, Olivier intends to head back to Paris, but before he goes, he steals money from his employer. In Paris, Olivier wants to say a proper goodbye to Lola, but she is being blackmailed by Jérôme, an antique dealer who has recognized a necklace stolen by Olivier. Before returning to Monique, Olivier calls on Jérôme to recover the necklace.
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Cast & Crew.
Mireille Balin
Lola Gracieuse
Jean Chevrier
Olivier Rol
Louise Carletti
Monique
Henri Guisol
Bébé-Fakir
Georges Lannes
Paluaud
Pierrette Caillol
Emilienne
Charlotte Clasis
La grand-mère de Moniquet et Gilbert
Alexandre Fabry
Le père Toine
Lucien Callamand
Le directeur du 'Petit Brummel'
Jacques Tarride
Joseph
Roland Pégurier
Pierrot
Gilbert Gil
Gilbert
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jules Berry
Jérôme
Pierre Véry
Writer
Gisèle Alcée
Juliette
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The Murderer is Afraid at Night (French: L'assassin a peur la nuit) is a 1942 French crime drama film directed by Jean Delannoy and starring Mireille Balin, Jean Chevrier and Louise Carletti. A film noir it was shot at the Victorine Studios in Nice in Vichy-controlled France. The film's sets were designed by the art director Georges Wakhévitch. It may have also acted as an allegory for Occupied France to look forward to a future when it is free after its Liberation.