Mort en fraude
Synopsis
In 1950 Saigon Paul Horcier, a young Frenchman is on the run for currency trafficking. A Eurasian woman he meets takes him to shelter in a village in No man's land between the French forces and the Viet Minh. He grows to have enormous empathy with the locals and their poor living conditions. He ultimately lays down his life on their behalf.
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Daniel Gélin
Paul Horcier
Anne Méchard
Anh
Lucien Callamand
The Chief of Police
Jacques Chancerel
The Vice President
Antoine Filidori
The Smuggler
Le Thi Nam
The Mother
Nguyen Phuong
The sister of the Village Headman
Trinh Trac
The Village Headman
Dang Van Nhan
Ty - brother of Anh
Dang Van Nhan
Grandfather
Luong Van Vuong
The Man with Harmonica
Jean Combal
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Camus
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Henri Crolla
- Original Title
- Mort en fraude
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Intermondia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Camus
Michel Audiard
Henri Crolla
Edmond Séchan
Jacqueline Thiédot
Jean-Paul Guibert
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Audiard
Writer
Marcel Camus
Director
Jean-Paul Guibert
Producer
Paul-Louis Boutié
Production Design
Edmond Séchan
Director of Photography
Henri Crolla
Original Music Composer
Jacqueline Thiédot
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mort en fraude
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mort en fraude about?
In 1950 Saigon Paul Horcier, a young Frenchman is on the run for currency trafficking. A Eurasian woman he meets takes him to shelter in a village in No man's land between the French forces and the Viet Minh. He grows to have enormous empathy with the locals and their poor living conditions. He ultimately lays down his life on their behalf.
Who directed Mort en fraude?
Mort en fraude was directed by Marcel Camus.
Who stars in Mort en fraude?
The principal cast of Mort en fraude includes Daniel Gélin, Anne Méchard, Lucien Callamand, Jacques Chancerel, Antoine Filidori.
When was Mort en fraude released and how long is it?
Mort en fraude was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Mort en fraude?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mort en fraude was composed by Henri Crolla.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mort en fraude?
Mort en fraude holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).