Movie: Just Before Nightfall

Top 10 Billed Cast

Stéphane Audran
Stéphane Audran

Hélène Masson

Michel Bouquet
Michel Bouquet

Charles Masson

François Périer
François Périer

François Tellier

Henri Attal
Henri Attal

Cavanna

Jean Carmet
Jean Carmet

Jeannot

Dominique Zardi
Dominique Zardi

Prince

Brigitte Périn
Brigitte Périn

Joséphine Masson

Pascal Gillot
Pascal Gillot

Auguste Masson

Anna Douking
Anna Douking

Laure Tellier

Daniel Lecourtois
Daniel Lecourtois

Dorfmann

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  • Overview

    A married man who killed the wife of his best friend during a tryst feels compelled to turn himself in.

  • Release Date

    1971-03-31

  • Average

    6.583

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    Français

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