Elevator to the Gallows (1958) movie poster

Elevator to the Gallows (1958)

Ascenseur pour l'échafaud
"Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement."
ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 94% (RT: 93%, MC: 94) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (683 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
94
Cast
Jeanne Moreau as Florence Carala
Maurice Ronet as Julien Tavernier
Yori Bertin as Véronique
Jean Wall as Simon Carala
Elga Andersen as Frieda Bencker
Sylviane Aisenstein as Yvonne, la Fille du Bar
Micheline Bona as Geneviève
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 683 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 94%.
Overview
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Jeanne Moreau spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Elevator to the Gallows was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Elevator to the Gallows is a 1958 crime, drama, thriller film directed by Louis Malle. A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events. The film has been rated by 683 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, Elevator to the Gallows delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Elevator to the Gallows (1958) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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