Back to the Wall
"A MAN... HIS WIFE... HER LOVER... the wall held the secret"
Originally released in 1958. Back to the Wall is a crime/drama film. directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Starring Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Oury, and Philippe Nicaud
Synopsis
Rich industrialist Jacques Decret learns his wife Gloria is having an affair with a young actor. For revenge, he bombards her with anonymous letters, convincing her that her lover is the culprit while Gloria desperately seeks a way out.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeanne Moreau
as Gloria Decrey
Gérard Oury
as Jacques Decrey
Philippe Nicaud
as Yves Normand
Claire Maurier
as Ghislaine
Gérard Buhr
as Mario
George Cusin
as Police commissioner
Robert Bazil
as Police inspector
Jean Degrave
as Le bijoutier
Richard Francœur
as Jeweler
Françoise Honorat
as Guest of the Decreys
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to the Wall about?
Rich industrialist Jacques Decret learns his wife Gloria is having an affair with a young actor. For revenge, he bombards her with anonymous letters, convincing her that her lover is the culprit wh...
Who directed Back to the Wall?
Back to the Wall was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
How long is Back to the Wall?
Back to the Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Back to the Wall released?
Back to the Wall was released on March 7, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Back to the Wall?
The main cast of Back to the Wall includes Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Oury, Philippe Nicaud, Claire Maurier, Gérard Buhr.