Stain on the Snow
La neige était sale
Synopsis
"La neige était sale" is based on a novel and play by the phenomenally prolific Georges Simenon. Upon learning that his mother was a prostitute, Frank (Daniel Gélin) dejectedly vows that he, too, will live a life of debauchery. Part of his self-degradation program is to kill someone, and since the story takes place during the Nazi occupation of France, he chooses a German officer as his victim. His steady descent into psychosis and depravity becomes his ultimate undoing.
Top Cast
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Daniel Gélin
Frank Friedmayer
Daniel Ivernel
Krommer
Marie Mansart
Suzy Holtz
Véra Norman
Moune
Nadine Basile
Bertha
Paul Faivre
Caretaker
Joëlle Bernard
Girl
Camille Guérini
Commissioner
Denyse Réal
Claude Vernier
Officer
Jo Dest
German
Pierre Duncan
Henri San Juan
Robert Moor
Professor
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Violinist
Jimmy Urbain
Antoine Balpêtré
Holtz
Valentine Tessier
Mrs. Irma
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Saslavsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Saslavsky, André Tabet
- Original Score
- René Cloërec
- Original Title
- La neige était sale
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Tellus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Saslavsky
Luis Saslavsky, André Tabet, Georges Simenon
René Cloërec
André Bac
Isabelle Elman
Fritz Bukofzer
Department Leadership Roster
André Bac
Director of Photography
Isabelle Elman
Editor
Luis Saslavsky
Screenplay
Fritz Bukofzer
Producer
André Tabet
Screenplay
Luis Saslavsky
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stain on the Snow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stain on the Snow about?
"La neige était sale" is based on a novel and play by the phenomenally prolific Georges Simenon. Upon learning that his mother was a prostitute, Frank (Daniel Gélin) dejectedly vows that he, too, will live a life of debauchery. Part of his self-degradation program is to kill someone, and since the story takes place during the Nazi occupation of France, he chooses a German officer as his victim. His steady descent into psychosis and depravity becomes his ultimate undoing.
Who directed Stain on the Snow?
Stain on the Snow was directed by Luis Saslavsky.
Who stars in Stain on the Snow?
The principal cast of Stain on the Snow includes Daniel Gélin, Daniel Ivernel, Marie Mansart, Véra Norman, Nadine Basile.
When was Stain on the Snow released and how long is it?
Stain on the Snow was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Stain on the Snow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stain on the Snow was composed by René Cloërec.
Is Stain on the Snow based on a book or true story?
Stain on the Snow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".