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The False Step (1965)

Movie ★ 5.7 80 min

Thriller

During a walk along the cliffs not far from Marseille, Elisa Langerot sees her husband slip and fall to his death. Inexplicably, Elisa flees the scene of the accident, stops a passing driver and tells him a made-up story about a stolen car, concealing her husband's death. Feeling sorry for the girl, the driver, Philippe Morçot, gives her a lift and later lets her stay at his house. The good deed, however, doesn't go unpunished, and soon Philippe is drawn into Elisa's twilight world of fantasies, lies and paranoia.

Antoine d'Ormesson Director Bernard Thomas Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 20, 1965
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt1022523
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Language
Studio
Sumer Films

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Cast

Dominique Paturel Dominique Paturel Philippe Morçot Yori Bertin Yori Bertin Elisa Langerot Jean-Claude Pascal Jean-Claude Pascal Robert Langerot Florence Vainer La fiancée de Philippe Martial Rèbe Le domestique Pierre Marty Laurence Thielen

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Frequently asked questions

What is The False Step about?
During a walk along the cliffs not far from Marseille, Elisa Langerot sees her husband slip and fall to his death. Inexplicably, Elisa flees the scene of the accident, stops a passing driver and tells him a made-up story about a stolen car, concealing her husband's death. Feeling sorry for the girl, the driver, Philippe Morçot, gives her a lift and later lets her stay at his house. The good deed, however, doesn't go unpunished, and soon Philippe is drawn into Elisa's twilight world of fantasies, lies and paranoia.
Who directed The False Step?
The False Step was directed by Antoine d'Ormesson.
Who stars in The False Step?
The False Step stars Dominique Paturel, Yori Bertin, Jean-Claude Pascal, Florence Vainer.
When was The False Step released?
The False Step is a 1965 thriller film.
Where can I watch The False Step?
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