Thou Shalt Not Kill
Tu ne tueras point
Synopsis
At the end of World War II, a French pacifist is arrested for refusing to fight. In prison, he befriends a German priest arrested for murder of a French Resistance fighter. They discuss morality, obedience, and religion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Autant-Lara
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost
- Original Score
- Bernard Dimey, Charles Aznavour
- Original Title
- Tu ne tueras point
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- French, Serbo-Croatian
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Lovćen film, Gold Film Anstalt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Autant-Lara
Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost
Bernard Dimey, Charles Aznavour
Jacques Natteau
Inès Collignon, Madeleine Gug
Moris Ergas
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Autant-Lara
Director
Jacques Natteau
Director of Photography
Moris Ergas
Producer
Jean Aurenche
Writer
Bernard Dimey
Original Music Composer
Inès Collignon
Editor
Madeleine Gug
Editor
Charles Aznavour
Original Music Composer
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War: World War II
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Notable French movies 1950s to 1980s
Volpi Cup for Best Actress (1935–Present)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thou Shalt Not Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thou Shalt Not Kill about?
At the end of World War II, a French pacifist is arrested for refusing to fight. In prison, he befriends a German priest arrested for murder of a French Resistance fighter. They discuss morality, obedience, and religion.
Who directed Thou Shalt Not Kill?
Thou Shalt Not Kill was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Who stars in Thou Shalt Not Kill?
The principal cast of Thou Shalt Not Kill includes Laurent Terzieff, Horst Frank, Suzanne Flon, Miloje 'Mića' Orlović, Marijan Lovrić.
When was Thou Shalt Not Kill released and how long is it?
Thou Shalt Not Kill was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Thou Shalt Not Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thou Shalt Not Kill was composed by Bernard Dimey, Charles Aznavour.