Quai des Orfèvres (1947)
- Starring:
- Louis Jouvet, Bernard Blier, (more)
- Director(s):
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
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Following a three-year suspension from filmmaking after his Le Corbeau (1943) was judged too critical of his native France, director Henri-Georges Clouzot returned with this thriller that's equal parts crime drama and character study. Suzy Delair stars as Jenny Lamour, an ambitious music hall singer who wants to be a star and is willing to befriend the lecherous old men who ogle her act, inspiring the jealousy of Jenny's husband Maurice Martineau (Bernard Blier). One particular fan of Jenny's is a wealthy financial backer who extends repeated invitations to the entertainer to join him at fine restaurants and his expansive mansion. Armed with a gun, Maurice goes to the estate to confront his rival one night but discovers that the master of the house is already dead, his wife having smashed a bottle of champagne over his head to stave off a sexual advance. Soon, a gruff but dedicated detective, Inspector Antoine (Louis Jouvet) is on the case, with Maurice taking the heat for Jenny. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 106 mins
Complete Cast:
- Louis Jouvet - Inspector Antoine
- Suzy Delair - Jenny Lamour
- René Blancard - Police Commissioner
- Pierre Larquey - Taxi driver
- Claudine Dupuis - Manon
- Charles Blavette
- Annette Poivre
- Arius
- Gilberte Geniat
- Bernard Blier - Maurice Martineau
- Simone Renant - Dora
- Charles Dullin - Brignon
- Jeanne Fusier-Gir - Hat check girl
- Robert Dalban - Paulo
- Raymond Bussières - The caid
- Jean Durand - Picard
- Francois Joux
- Director(s):
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Writer(s):
- Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jean Ferry
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- 1947 - Quai des Orfèvres - Venice International Film Festival - International Prize for Best Director






