No Escape
Le Piège
“A BODY and a Heart of Stone...That's Cora”
Synopsis
In Provence , Father Caillé runs a family pension backed by his daughter-in-law Cora and a maid. The old man persecutes Cora for her assiduity until the day when she, in a particularly violent confrontation, knocks him down before the eyes of Gino, an Italian pensioner of whom she is in love. The two accomplices will try to make up the murder.
Top Cast
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Magali Noël
Cora Caillé
Raf Vallone
Gino Carsone
Charles Vanel
Caillé
Betty Schneider
Denise
Michel Bouquet
Commissioner
Jimmy Urbain
Michel, gas station attendant
Jean Combal
René Marc
Dany Carrel
(uncredited)
Roland Lesaffre
(uncredited)
Jean Panisse
Night watchman of the port (uncredited)
Madeleine Robinson
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabant
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Brabant, André Tabet
- Original Score
- Maurice Le Roux, Alain Goraguer
- Original Title
- Le Piège
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Globe Omnium Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabant
Charles Brabant, André Tabet, Roland Laudenbach, Jacques Marcerou
Maurice Le Roux, Alain Goraguer
Edmond Séchan
Pierre Audouy
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brabant
Screenplay
Jacques Paris
Production Design
André Tabet
Screenplay
Charles Brabant
Director
Pierre Audouy
Producer
Edmond Séchan
Director of Photography
Maurice Le Roux
Original Music Composer
Alain Goraguer
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Escape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is No Escape about?
In Provence , Father Caillé runs a family pension backed by his daughter-in-law Cora and a maid. The old man persecutes Cora for her assiduity until the day when she, in a particularly violent confrontation, knocks him down before the eyes of Gino, an Italian pensioner of whom she is in love. The two accomplices will try to make up the murder.
Who directed No Escape?
No Escape was directed by Charles Brabant.
Who stars in No Escape?
The principal cast of No Escape includes Magali Noël, Raf Vallone, Charles Vanel, Betty Schneider, Michel Bouquet.
When was No Escape released and how long is it?
No Escape was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for No Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Escape was composed by Maurice Le Roux, Alain Goraguer.
Is No Escape based on a book or true story?
No Escape is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jacques Marcerou".