The Road to Shame
Originally released in 1959. The Road to Shame is a thriller film. directed by Édouard Molinaro. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Hossein, Magali Noël, and Estella Blain
Synopsis
Pierre Rossi and Béatrice live in the same block of flats in Marseille and love each other. One night, Béatrice leaves her apartment. Pierre knows that his fiancée goes to a rendezvous, but she would not tell him more than just that. Worried, Pierre follows her but he is attacked and stolen his identity papers by two men, Tom and Nasol, on the payroll of Quaglio, one of the city's bosses. Later on, Quaglio kills Nasol and deposits the body in a garage, leaving Pierre's papers nearby. As for Pierre, he manages to follow Tom to a villa where several young women have been invited. Pierre, horrified, realizes that this place is the headquarters for the white slave trade. - Written by Guy Bellinger
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Société des Films Sirius
- Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Road to Shame about?
Pierre Rossi and Béatrice live in the same block of flats in Marseille and love each other. One night, Béatrice leaves her apartment. Pierre knows that his fiancée goes to a rendezvous, but she ...
Who directed The Road to Shame?
The Road to Shame was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
How long is The Road to Shame?
The Road to Shame has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Road to Shame released?
The Road to Shame was released on April 30, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Road to Shame?
The main cast of The Road to Shame includes Robert Hossein, Magali Noël, Estella Blain, Philippe Clay, Jane Marken.