Speaking of Murder
Le rouge est mis
“The master plan - the split-second timing - the unexpected flaw...the crime that shocked Paris!”
Synopsis
Louis Bertain is the owner of a Paris garage which is the front for a robbery gang. He and his accomplices are careful to keep up a civic veneer by day, indulging in criminal activities only when "the red light is on" at night. This status quo is upset when one of the gang members becomes convinced that Louis' younger brother is a police informer.
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Jean Gabin
Louis Bertain/Louis le blond
Paul Frankeur
Fredo
Marcel Bozzuffi
Pierre
Lino Ventura
Pepito
Annie Girardot
Hélène
Albert Dinan
l'inspecteur Pluvier
Antonin Berval
Zé
Thomy Bourdelle
Un inspecteur
Serge Lecointe
Bébert
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Pierre
Jo Peignot
Mimile
Lucien Raimbourg
Jo
Gabriel Gobin
l'inspecteur Bouvard
Jean Bérard
Raymond, le matelot
Gaby Basset
Hortense
Gina Nicloz
Mme Bertain
Lucienne Legrand
la dame du garage
Jacques Josselin
Antoine
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Grangier
- Screenplay & Story
- Auguste Le Breton, Michel Audiard, Gilles Grangier
- Original Score
- Denis Kieffer
- Original Title
- Le rouge est mis
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Cité Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Grangier
Auguste Le Breton, Michel Audiard, Gilles Grangier
Denis Kieffer
Louis Page
Christian Gaudin, Jacqueline Sadoul
Jacques Bar, Alain Poiré
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Grangier
Director
Jacques Bar
Producer
Alain Poiré
Producer
Christian Gaudin
Editor
Robert Clavel
Production Design
Jacqueline Sadoul
Editor
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speaking of Murder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Speaking of Murder about?
Louis Bertain is the owner of a Paris garage which is the front for a robbery gang. He and his accomplices are careful to keep up a civic veneer by day, indulging in criminal activities only when "the red light is on" at night. This status quo is upset when one of the gang members becomes convinced that Louis' younger brother is a police informer.
Who directed Speaking of Murder?
Speaking of Murder was directed by Gilles Grangier.
Who stars in Speaking of Murder?
The principal cast of Speaking of Murder includes Jean Gabin, Paul Frankeur, Marcel Bozzuffi, Lino Ventura, Annie Girardot.
When was Speaking of Murder released and how long is it?
Speaking of Murder was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Speaking of Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Speaking of Murder was composed by Denis Kieffer.
Is Speaking of Murder based on a book or true story?
Speaking of Murder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Auguste Le Breton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Speaking of Murder?
Speaking of Murder holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).