Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on July 18, 2022

Maurice Ronet as Julien.Florence and Julien are madly in love. The only obstacle to their happiness is Florence's husband, Simon, who happens to be Julien's boss. Julien devices a near-perfect plan to murder Simon and make it look like suicide."Near-perfect," I said. After Julien coolly commits the   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on August 8, 2016

Elevator to the Gallows (Ascenseur pour l’échafaud) Directed by Louis Malle Written by Roger Nimier and Louis Malle from a novel by Noël Calef 1958/France Nouvelle Editions de Films Repeat viewing/Netflix rental In his first film, Louis Malle gets film noir just right. Simon Carala is a wea   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 31, 2016

“This affair like a Racine tragedy will be over in 24 hours” Elevator to the Gallows was the debut of Louis Malle, a man who found success in both his native France and the United States. In truth, it’s an easy bit of delectable icy noir to enjoy, because it goes...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 31, 2016

“This affair like a Racine tragedy will be over in 24 hours” Elevator to the Gallows was the debut of Louis Malle, a man who found success in both his native France and the United States. In truth, it’s an easy bit of delectable icy noir to enjoy, because it goes...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on June 22, 2011

Julien Tavernier (Maurice Ronet) and Florence Carala (Jeanne Moreau) are in the middle of a sordid affair.  The only thing standing in the way of them being together is Simon Carala, Florence’s husband and Julien’s boss.  As is the case in so many movies, they hatch a scheme to kill...   read more