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Back to the Wall(1958)
Status: Released
Date: 1958-03-07
65%
27 Votes
Time: 1h 33m
A MAN... HIS WIFE... HER LOVER... the wall held the secret
Overview:
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.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Movie: Back to the Wall
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jeanne Moreau
Gloria Decrey
Gérard Oury
Jacques Decrey
Philippe Nicaud
Yves Normand
Claire Maurier
Ghislaine
Gérard Buhr
Mario
Robert Bazil
Police inspector
Jean Degrave
Le bijoutier
Richard Francœur
Jeweler
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1958-03-07
Average
6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
A MAN... HIS WIFE... HER LOVER... the wall held the secret
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