The Man on the Eiffel Tower
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Synopsis
A down-and-out student is hired to kill a wealthy woman. When someone else is suspected of the crime, the student taunts police until they realize that they may have to wrong man.
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The Man On The Eiffel Tower 1949 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-01
Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Inspector Jules Maigret
Franchot Tone
Johann Radek
Burgess Meredith
Joseph Heurtin
Robert Hutton
Bill Kirby
Jean Wallace
Edna Wallace
Patricia Roc
Helen Kirby
Belita
Gisella Heurtin
George Thorpe
Comelieu
William Phipps
Janvier
William Cottrell
Moers
Chaz Chase
Waiter
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Professor Grollet
Howard Vernon
Inspector (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burgess Meredith
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Brown
- Original Title
- The Man on the Eiffel Tower
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- A & T Film Productions, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burgess Meredith
Harry Brown, Georges Simenon
Stanley Cortez
Louis Sackin
Irving Allen, Franchot Tone
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Sackin
Editor
Irving Allen
Producer
Franchot Tone
Producer
Harry Brown
Screenplay
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Burgess Meredith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man on the Eiffel Tower
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What is The Man on the Eiffel Tower about?
A down-and-out student is hired to kill a wealthy woman. When someone else is suspected of the crime, the student taunts police until they realize that they may have to wrong man.
Who directed The Man on the Eiffel Tower?
The Man on the Eiffel Tower was directed by Burgess Meredith.
Who stars in The Man on the Eiffel Tower?
The principal cast of The Man on the Eiffel Tower includes Charles Laughton, Franchot Tone, Burgess Meredith, Robert Hutton, Jean Wallace.
When was The Man on the Eiffel Tower released and how long is it?
The Man on the Eiffel Tower was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is The Man on the Eiffel Tower based on a book or true story?
The Man on the Eiffel Tower is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man on the Eiffel Tower?
The Man on the Eiffel Tower holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).