The Fleeing Dead
Le Mort en fuite
Synopsis
Two second-rate, hammy actors, Hector Trignol and Achille Baluchet, come up with a fake murder story to draw attention to themselves. Baluchet is to kill Trignol, who will temporarily disappear then reappear, as if by magic, during the trial. But things don't go according to plan.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jules Berry
Hector Trignol
Michel Simon
Achille Baluchet
Marie Glory
Marie 'Myra' Dupont
Fernande Albany
Olga Stefany
Gaston Mauger
Theater director
Gabrielle Fontan
Concierge
Paul Gury
Ivan
Claire Gérard
Madame Irma
Paul Faivre
Guardian
Jean Diéner
Hugues de Bagratide
Investigating judge
Georges Paulais
Policeman
Pierre Mindaist
Marcel Vibert
Lawyer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Berthomieu
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gury
- Original Title
- Le Mort en fuite
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Films Roger Richebé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Berthomieu
Paul Gury
Department Leadership Roster
André Berthomieu
Director
Paul Gury
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fleeing Dead
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What is The Fleeing Dead about?
Two second-rate, hammy actors, Hector Trignol and Achille Baluchet, come up with a fake murder story to draw attention to themselves. Baluchet is to kill Trignol, who will temporarily disappear then reappear, as if by magic, during the trial. But things don't go according to plan.
Who directed The Fleeing Dead?
The Fleeing Dead was directed by André Berthomieu.
Who stars in The Fleeing Dead?
The principal cast of The Fleeing Dead includes Jules Berry, Michel Simon, Marie Glory, Fernande Albany, Gaston Mauger.
When was The Fleeing Dead released and how long is it?
The Fleeing Dead was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.