The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
La Nuit de Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Synopsis
In 1951, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the private detective Nestor Burma was commissioned by an insurance company to find stolen jewelery. The deal seemed easy and Burma got an appointment with a well-known black trumpet player in the neighborhood who could provide him with information. But the musician does not come and we find him murdered. The investigation becomes more complicated and Nestor must find an alibi so as not to be suspected of the crime.
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Michel Galabru
Nestor Burma
Mort Shuman
Germain
Daniel Auteuil
Rémy
Chantal Dupuy
Taxi
Manuela Gourary
Marcelle
Gabriel Jabbour
Brandonnel
Annick Alane
Hélène
Jean Rougerie
Le capitaine
Fernand Berset
Le patron de La Cave Bleue
Jenny Clève
Mireille
André Julien
Tintin
André Lacombe
Jacquot
Jeanne Herviale
Antoine Mozin
Pierre Frag
Claude Villers
Jean-Paul Muel
Fanny Cottençon
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Swaim
- Screenplay & Story
- Léo Malet, Alain Petit, Bob Swaim, Pierre Fabre, Robert Réa
- Original Score
- Christian Gaubert, Mort Shuman
- Original Title
- La Nuit de Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Peri Productions, Filmologies, Oriane Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Swaim
Léo Malet, Alain Petit, Bob Swaim, Pierre Fabre, Robert Réa
Christian Gaubert, Mort Shuman
Yves Lafaye
Claudio Ventura, Annie Charrier
Joël Foulon
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Swaim
Director
Alain Petit
Writer
Bob Swaim
Writer
Joël Foulon
Producer
Pierre Fabre
Writer
Robert Réa
Writer
Christian Gaubert
Original Music Composer
Hilton McConnico
Production Design
Yves Lafaye
Director of Photography
Claudio Ventura
Editor
Annie Charrier
Editor
Annie Périer
Costume Design
Mort Shuman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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What is The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés about?
In 1951, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the private detective Nestor Burma was commissioned by an insurance company to find stolen jewelery. The deal seemed easy and Burma got an appointment with a well-known black trumpet player in the neighborhood who could provide him with information. But the musician does not come and we find him murdered. The investigation becomes more complicated and Nestor must find an alibi so as not to be suspected of the crime.
Who directed The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés?
The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés was directed by Bob Swaim.
Who stars in The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés?
The principal cast of The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés includes Michel Galabru, Mort Shuman, Daniel Auteuil, Chantal Dupuy, Manuela Gourary.
When was The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés released and how long is it?
The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés was composed by Christian Gaubert, Mort Shuman.
Is The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés based on a book or true story?
The Night of Saint-Germain-des-Prés is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Léo Malet".