Behind the Facade

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lucien Baroux
Lucien Baroux

Le commissaire Boucheron, policier du quartier

Jacques Baumer
Jacques Baumer

L'inspecteur Lambert de la Sûreté

Jules Berry
Jules Berry

Alfrédo d'Avila, danseur de ces dames

Gaby Morlay
Gaby Morlay

Gaby Valrose, l'amante du ministre

Elvira Popescu
Elvira Popescu

Mme Rameau, épouse d'un industriel et maîtresse d'Alfrédo

Michel Simon
Michel Simon

Picking, l'artiste lanceur de couteaux

André Lefaur
André Lefaur

M.Corbeau, le kleptomane

Gaby Sylvia
Gaby Sylvia

Madeleine Martin, amoureuse d'André

Andrex
Andrex

André Laurent, caissier de banque, amoureux de Madeleine

Simone Berriau
Simone Berriau

Lydia, la chanteuse au « Perroquet », maîtresse du Président

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    In the elevator of two large Parisian buildings, a telegraph operator discovers the body of an elderly woman, Madame Mathieu, the owner of both buildings. Boucheron (Lucien Baroux), the local superintendent, is dispatched to investigate, along with his rival, Inspector Lambert of the "Sûreté" (Jacques Baumer). To solve the enigma, they scour staircases and corridors, visiting every floor of both buildings, courtyard and facade. Their gruff rivalry allows them to complement each other in discovering who committed the crime among a gallery of characters, humble or rich, who all have something to be ashamed of... A rare, fast-paced, picturesque comedy set against the backdrop of a police mystery.

  • Release Date

    1939-03-14

  • Average

    7.833

  • Rating:

    3.9 starts
  • Tagline

    " He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! "

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    Français

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