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Back to the Wall

Back to the Wall

A MAN... HIS WIFE... HER LOVER... the wall held the secret

19586.41h 33m

Overview

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.

Directed by Édouard Molinaro
Written by Frédéric Dard, François Chavane, Jean Redon
Produced by Alain Poiré, François Chavane
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Top Cast

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Gloria Decrey

Gérard Oury

Gérard Oury

Jacques Decrey

Philippe Nicaud

Philippe Nicaud

Yves Normand

Claire Maurier

Claire Maurier

Ghislaine

Gérard Buhr

Gérard Buhr

Mario

George Cusin

George Cusin

Police commissioner

Robert Bazil

Robert Bazil

Police inspector

Jean Degrave

Jean Degrave

Le bijoutier

Richard Francœur

Richard Francœur

Jeweler

F

Françoise Honorat

Guest of the Decreys

Themes & Keywords

film noir

About Back to the Wall

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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