Back to the Wall
Le Dos au mur
“A MAN... HIS WIFE... HER LOVER... the wall held the secret”
Synopsis
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.
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Jeanne Moreau
Gloria Decrey
Gérard Oury
Jacques Decrey
Philippe Nicaud
Yves Normand
Claire Maurier
Ghislaine
Gérard Buhr
Mario
George Cusin
Police commissioner
Robert Bazil
Police inspector
Jean Degrave
Le bijoutier
Richard Francœur
Jeweler
Françoise Honorat
Guest of the Decreys
Joëlle Janin
Secretary
Robert Le Béal
Me Lombard, lawyer
Marguerite Lorne
Micheline Luccioni
Postwoman
Jacques Mancier
Suzanne Martichoux
Pascal Mazzotti
Jérôme
Jacqueline Noëlle
Barmaid
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 25, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Frédéric Dard, François Chavane, Jean Redon, Jean-Louis Roncoroni
- Original Score
- Richard Cornu
- Original Title
- Le Dos au mur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Édouard Molinaro
Frédéric Dard, François Chavane, Jean Redon, Jean-Louis Roncoroni
Richard Cornu
Robert Lefebvre
Robert Isnardon, Monique Isnardon
Alain Poiré, François Chavane
Department Leadership Roster
Édouard Molinaro
Director
Georges Lévy
Production Design
Robert Isnardon
Editor
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
Richard Cornu
Original Music Composer
Alain Poiré
Producer
François Chavane
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to the Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back to the Wall about?
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.
Who directed Back to the Wall?
Back to the Wall was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Who stars in Back to the Wall?
The principal cast of Back to the Wall includes Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Oury, Philippe Nicaud, Claire Maurier, Gérard Buhr.
When was Back to the Wall released and how long is it?
Back to the Wall was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Back to the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back to the Wall was composed by Richard Cornu.
Is Back to the Wall based on a book or true story?
Back to the Wall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frédéric Dard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back to the Wall?
Back to the Wall holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).