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      Quai des Orfevres

      1947, Crime/Drama, 1h 50m

      33 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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      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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      Movie Info

      Jenny Lamour (Suzy Delair) sings in a music hall in postwar Paris, accompanied by her husband, Maurice Martineau (Bernard Blier), on piano. When Martineau notices his wife flirting with an older businessman named Georges Brignon, he follows her to Brignon's house with the intent to kill him. At the house, Brignon is found murdered -- but by someone else. Inspector Antoine (Louis Jouvet) conducts an investigation that implicates Martineau, whose planned alibi comes loose.

      Cast & Crew

      Louis Jouvet
      Bernard Blier
      Suzy Delair
      Pierre Larquey
      Simone Renant
      Charles Dullin
      Charles Blavette
      Jean Daurand
      Gilberte Geniat
      Francois Joux
      Rene Blancard

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      Audience Reviews for Quai des Orfevres

      • Feb 22, 2022
        A fascinating French Film Noir. Every element of the film is meticulously produced. The last few minutes disappointed a bit, but did not harm my appreciation for this superb work of art.
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      • Dec 12, 2015
        Even 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).
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      • Jun 09, 2011
        Beautifully photographed noir from master Clouzot with a perfect balance of farce and post-war social criticism.
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      • Mar 06, 2011
        one 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.
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