Quai des Orfevres
1947, Crime/Mystery & thriller, 1h 50m
33 Reviews 1,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Henri-Georges Clouzot's engrossing noir explores the troubles of post-war France and the line dividing social struggle and criminality. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
L'inspecteur adjoint Antoine
Maurice Martineau
Marguerite Chauffournier Martineau, aka Jenny Lamour
Emile Lafour
Dora Monier
Pâquerette
Critic Reviews for Quai des Orfevres
All Critics (33) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (33)
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Clouzot is able to reveal a complex and interactive working-class world in which cops and criminals are sometimes difficult to tell apart.
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Direction by Henri-Georges Clouzot takes full advantage of every possible opportunity to bring out character and manages to keep the tempo at a fast clip all the time.
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Jouvet's Maigret-esque cop gets all the best lines, and gives the film its human, tragic focus.
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Terrifically entertaining.
April 18, 2003 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
An elegant show-biz noir that weaves an intricate web of deception and intrigue.
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For those with a taste for classic movies, it's like finding a buried treasure.
February 28, 2003 | Rating: 4/4
Audience Reviews for Quai des Orfevres
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Dec 12, 2015Even for a more commercial effort, Clouzot lends his unique style and voice to a well-written and exquisitely-directed crime story that has great touches of humor and some very delightful performances by Delair and Jouvet (who is hilarious and gets the best lines).Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Jun 09, 2011Beautifully photographed noir from master Clouzot with a perfect balance of farce and post-war social criticism.Matheus C Super Reviewer
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Mar 06, 2011one of the most remarkable screenplays of any film ive seen. the details of the story are complex, but simply told and without missteps. clouzot deserves far more respect than he receives in the U.S., and this film simply adds to his legacy of astoundingly good suspense and horror films. blier was fantastic, and even the supporting players in smaller roles such as larquey as the cab driver deliver very solid performances. the ending is the best part, as it was unexpected even for clouzot, a director who is great with unexpected endings. great film.danny d Super Reviewer
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Sep 12, 2008Maybe not as thrilling as some of Clouzot's other films but a fine film nonetheless. One downside is it takes a while to get going, only really doing so once Louis Jouvet's police detective enters the picture. The secondary characters are more impressive than the leads, such as the already mentioned Jouvet and Simone Renant, who's character displays some quite blatant sexuality for the time.Emily B Super Reviewer
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