Death Threat (1950)

8.5/10 92 min Comedy Drama Crime

Overview

André Garnier, a young pianist, who was sent to deportation following a denunciation, absolutely wants to find his informer. He falls in love with Hélène, the mistress of a wealthy industrialist, Bernier, in whom he soon discovers the man who once sold him to the Gestapo. Bernier is soon found murdered. André deflects suspicion on Jacques, the victim's secretary. Hélène and André's affair ends up being discovered by the police, who seem to see in it the motive for the crime. André surrenders to justice.

Cast

Colette Darfeuil

Hélène

Marcel Dalio

Denis

Pierre Renoir

Bernier

Pierre Larquey

Morel

Pauline Carton

Madame Auguste

Paul Demange

Room attendant

Jacques Dynam

Pierre

Jacques Famery

Jeanne Fusier-Gir

Madame Jeanne

Jacques Henley

Manager

Colette Mars

Colette

Jean Martinelli

André Garnier

Gérard Séty

Jean

Max Maxudian

Sanger

Robert Le Fort

Head waiter (uncredited)

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