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Back to the Wall (1958)

Movie ★ 6.5 93 min

Crime Drama

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.

Édouard Molinaro Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 7, 1958
Runtime
93 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0052753
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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 Mario George Cusin George Cusin Police commissioner Robert Bazil Robert Bazil Police inspector Jean Degrave Jean Degrave Le bijoutier Richard Francœur Richard Francœur Jeweler Françoise Honorat Guest of the Decreys Joëlle Janin Joëlle Janin Secretary Robert Le Béal Robert Le Béal Me Lombard, lawyer Marguerite Lorne Micheline Luccioni Micheline Luccioni Postwoman Jacques Mancier Jacques Mancier Suzanne Martichoux Pascal Mazzotti Pascal Mazzotti Jérôme Jacqueline Noëlle Jacqueline Noëlle Barmaid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Back to the Wall about?
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.
Who directed Back to the Wall?
Back to the Wall was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Who stars in Back to the Wall?
Back to the Wall stars Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Oury, Philippe Nicaud, Claire Maurier.
When was Back to the Wall released?
Back to the Wall is a 1958 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch Back to the Wall?
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