The Night Caller
Peur sur la ville
Synopsis
A serial-killer frightens Paris by phoning young ladies at night, telling them insults about their lives. Minos, as he calls himself, wants to prevent the world from free women and he targets at first these ones. Commissaire Letellier is given the investigation and he has hard work with the maniac.
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Commissioner Jean Letellier
Charles Denner
Inspector Moissac
Adalberto Maria Merli
Pierre Valdeck / Minos
Rosy Varte
Germaine Doizon
Jean Martin
Divisional commissioner Sabin
Lea Massari
Norah Elmer
Jean-François Balmer
Julien Dallas, student
Catherine Morin
Hélène Grammont
Roland Dubillard
Psychologist
Henry Djanik
Police inspector
Germana Carnacina
Pamela Sweet
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Marcucci
Jacques Paoli
Self
Philippe Brigaud
Neighborhood commissioner
Roger Riffard
Watchman Eugène Merclin
Georges Riquier
Prefect
Jean-Louis Le Goff
Sub-prefect
Maurice Vallier
Guest who goes to the wrong door
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Verneuil, Jean Laborde, Francis Veber
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Peur sur la ville
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Mondial Televisione Film, Cerito Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Henri Verneuil, Jean Laborde, Francis Veber
Ennio Morricone
Jean Penzer
Henri Lanoë, Pierre Gillette
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Henri Verneuil
Writer
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Pierre Gillette
Editor
Francesco Smalto
Costume Design
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Caller
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Caller about?
A serial-killer frightens Paris by phoning young ladies at night, telling them insults about their lives. Minos, as he calls himself, wants to prevent the world from free women and he targets at first these ones. Commissaire Letellier is given the investigation and he has hard work with the maniac.
Who directed The Night Caller?
The Night Caller was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in The Night Caller?
The principal cast of The Night Caller includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Denner, Adalberto Maria Merli, Rosy Varte, Jean Martin.
When was The Night Caller released and how long is it?
The Night Caller was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Caller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Caller was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Caller?
The Night Caller holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).