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Release Year1942
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Mystery, Thriller
Votes163
DirectorHenri-Georges Clouzot
WritersStanislas-André Steeman, Henri-Georges Clouzot
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Murderer Lives at Number 21
About The Murderer Lives at Number 21
Paris, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.
Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, The Murderer Lives at Number 21 leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Fresnay, Suzy Delair, Jean Tissier — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1942.
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