Alibi pour un meurtre (1961)
Married to a businessman who neglects her, Laurence cheats on him with Mauliaire, a young actor. Letters and photos of the young woman addressed to her lover are stolen by a blackmailer who demands a large sum in exchange. Distraught, Laurence goes to see Maître Tom Savier and displays such persuasive charm that the lawyer gives in to her demands and decides to get her out of this predicament. But he is soon spotted by the blackmailer. Meanwhile, Laurence disappears. Following a visit to Mauliaire, Tom discovers that the woman he has met is not Laurance, but Lydie Audry, the industrialist's mistress. As for Laurence, her mutilated corpse is discovered at a level crossing. Was it a crime? Accident? Suicide? Inspector Muller is put in charge of the investigation, and his suspicions turn to the blackmailer. After many twists and turns, the real culprit is unmasked.
Cast
- Raymond Souplex - Commissioner Muller
- Danik Patisson - Laurence Ciello
- Alan Scott - Tom
- Yves Vincent - Ciello
- Georges de Caunes - Mauliaire
- Véra Valmont - Véra
- Jean Tissier - Cafe owner
- Robert Berri - Borg
- Annie Andrel - Zizi
- Jacques Bénétin
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alibi pour un meurtre about?
- Married to a businessman who neglects her, Laurence cheats on him with Mauliaire, a young actor. Letters and photos of the young woman addressed to her lover are stolen by a blackmailer who demands a large sum in exchange. Distraught, Laurence goes to see Maître Tom Savier and displays such persuasive charm that the lawyer gives in to her demands and decides to get her out of this predicament. But he is soon spotted by the blackmailer. Meanwhile, Laurence disappears. Following a visit to Mauliaire, Tom discovers that the woman he has met is not Laurance, but Lydie Audry, the industrialist's mistress. As for Laurence, her mutilated corpse is discovered at a level crossing. Was it a crime? Accident? Suicide? Inspector Muller is put in charge of the investigation, and his suspicions turn to the blackmailer. After many twists and turns, the real culprit is unmasked.
- Who directed Alibi pour un meurtre?
- Alibi pour un meurtre was directed by Robert Bibal.
- Who stars in Alibi pour un meurtre?
- Alibi pour un meurtre stars Raymond Souplex, Danik Patisson, Alan Scott, Yves Vincent, Georges de Caunes, Véra Valmont.
- How long is Alibi pour un meurtre?
- Alibi pour un meurtre has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Alibi pour un meurtre?
- Alibi pour un meurtre is a Crime film.
- Where was Alibi pour un meurtre produced?
- Alibi pour un meurtre was produced in France.