Death Threat
Menace de mort
Synopsis
André Garnier, a young pianist, who was sent to deportation following a denunciation, absolutely wants to find his informer. He falls in love with Hélène, the mistress of a wealthy industrialist, Bernier, in whom he soon discovers the man who once sold him to the Gestapo. Bernier is soon found murdered. André deflects suspicion on Jacques, the victim's secretary. Hélène and André's affair ends up being discovered by the police, who seem to see in it the motive for the crime. André surrenders to justice.
Top Cast
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Colette Darfeuil
Hélène
Marcel Dalio
Denis
Pierre Renoir
Bernier
Pierre Larquey
Morel
Pauline Carton
Madame Auguste
Paul Demange
Room attendant
Jacques Dynam
Pierre
Jacques Famery
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Madame Jeanne
Gisèle Gray
Jacques Henley
Manager
Colette Mars
Colette
Jean Martinelli
André Garnier
Gérard Séty
Jean
Max Maxudian
Sanger
Robert Le Fort
Head waiter (uncredited)
Pierre Ringel
(uncredited)
Jean Sylvain
Boy (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Leboursier
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Leboursier
- Original Score
- Charly Bailly, André Varel
- Original Title
- Menace de mort
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- SPIC (FR)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Leboursier
Raymond Leboursier
Charly Bailly, André Varel
Georges Million
Madeleine Bonin
Yves Mounier
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Leboursier
Director
Raymond Leboursier
Writer
Georges Million
Director of Photography
Madeleine Bonin
Editor
Yves Mounier
Producer
Charly Bailly
Original Music Composer
André Varel
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Threat
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What is Death Threat about?
André Garnier, a young pianist, who was sent to deportation following a denunciation, absolutely wants to find his informer. He falls in love with Hélène, the mistress of a wealthy industrialist, Bernier, in whom he soon discovers the man who once sold him to the Gestapo. Bernier is soon found murdered. André deflects suspicion on Jacques, the victim's secretary. Hélène and André's affair ends up being discovered by the police, who seem to see in it the motive for the crime. André surrenders to justice.
Who directed Death Threat?
Death Threat was directed by Raymond Leboursier.
Who stars in Death Threat?
The principal cast of Death Threat includes Colette Darfeuil, Marcel Dalio, Pierre Renoir, Pierre Larquey, Pauline Carton.
When was Death Threat released and how long is it?
Death Threat was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Threat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Threat was composed by Charly Bailly, André Varel.