
Plunder Road(1957)
A spectacular heist starts to unravel as the crooks take it on the lam.


“A MAN... HIS WIFE... HER LOVER... the wall held the secret”
Rich industrialist Jacques Decret learns his wife Gloria is having an affair with a young actor. For revenge, he bombards her with anonymous letters, convincing her that her lover is the culprit while Gloria desperately seeks a way out.

Jeanne Moreau
Gloria Decrey

Gérard Oury
Jacques Decrey

Philippe Nicaud
Yves Normand

Claire Maurier
Ghislaine

Gérard Buhr
Mario

George Cusin
Police commissioner

Robert Bazil
Police inspector

Jean Degrave
Le bijoutier

Richard Francœur
Jeweler
Françoise Honorat
Guest of the Decreys
Back to the Wall is a crime, drama film released in 1958 exploring themes of film noir. Directed by Édouard Molinaro, it stars Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Oury, Philippe Nicaud. Rich industrialist Jacques Decret learns his wife Gloria is having an affair with a young actor. For revenge, he bombards her with anonymous letters, convincing her that her lover is the culprit while Gloria desperately seeks a way out.
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