The Crime of Monsieur Lange
Originally released in 1936. The Crime of Monsieur Lange is a drama/crime film. directed by Jean Renoir. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring René Lefèvre, Florelle, and Jules Berry
Synopsis
A man and a woman arrive in a cafe-hotel near the Belgian frontier. The customers recognize the man from the police's description: his name is Amedee Lange, and he murdered somebody in Paris. Lange was an employee in a printing works. His boss was a real bastard, swindling every one, seducing female workers... One day he fled to avoid facing his creditors, and the workers set up a cooperative to go on working. What then made Lange a killer?
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (95 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
René Lefèvre
as Monsieur Lange
Florelle
as Valentine
Jules Berry
as Batala
Marcel Lévesque
as Concierge
Odette Talazac
as Concierge's Wife
Nadia Sibirskaïa
as Estelle
Henri Guisol
as Son Meunier
Maurice Baquet
as Charles, concierges' son
Jacques Brunius
as Mr. Baigneur
Sylvain Itkine
as Inspector Itkine / Batala's Cousin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Films Obéron
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crime of Monsieur Lange about?
A man and a woman arrive in a cafe-hotel near the Belgian frontier. The customers recognize the man from the police's description: his name is Amedee Lange, and he murdered somebody in Paris. Lange...
Who directed The Crime of Monsieur Lange?
The Crime of Monsieur Lange was directed by Jean Renoir.
How long is The Crime of Monsieur Lange?
The Crime of Monsieur Lange has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Crime of Monsieur Lange released?
The Crime of Monsieur Lange was released on January 24, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Crime of Monsieur Lange?
The main cast of The Crime of Monsieur Lange includes René Lefèvre, Florelle, Jules Berry, Marcel Lévesque, Odette Talazac.