Spotlight on a Murderer
Pleins feux sur l'assassin
Synopsis
An old count hides just before he dies to annoy his heirs. The heirs search a manor for the count's body and are killed off one by one. Jean-Marie, his fiancée Micheline, and Edwige investigate the deaths and search for the count's body.
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Pierre Brasseur
Comte de Kerloquen
Pascale Audret
Jeanne
Marianne Koch
Edwige
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Jean-Marie de Kerloquen
Dany Saval
Micheline
Jean Babilée
Christian de Kerloquen
Georges Rollin
Claude Benoît-Sainval
Gérard Buhr
Henri
Maryse Martin
Marthe
Serge Marquand
Yvan
Lucien Raimbourg
Julien
Robert Vattier
Le notaire
Jean Ozenne
Guillaume
Philippe Leroy
André
Georges Bever
Le cocher
Georges Pierre
L'opérateur du Son et Lumière
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Franju
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac, Robert Thomas, Georges Franju
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Pleins feux sur l'assassin
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Champs-Élysées Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Franju
Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac, Robert Thomas, Georges Franju
Maurice Jarre
Marcel Fradetal
Gilbert Natot
Jules Borkon
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Franju
Director
Jules Borkon
Producer
Lorène
Costume Design
Pierre Boileau
Writer
Thomas Narcejac
Writer
Robert Thomas
Writer
Georges Franju
Writer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Roger Briaucourt
Production Design
Gilbert Natot
Editor
Marcel Fradetal
Director of Photography
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Spotlight on a Murderer about?
An old count hides just before he dies to annoy his heirs. The heirs search a manor for the count's body and are killed off one by one. Jean-Marie, his fiancée Micheline, and Edwige investigate the deaths and search for the count's body.
Who directed Spotlight on a Murderer?
Spotlight on a Murderer was directed by Georges Franju.
Who stars in Spotlight on a Murderer?
The principal cast of Spotlight on a Murderer includes Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Dany Saval.
When was Spotlight on a Murderer released and how long is it?
Spotlight on a Murderer was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Spotlight on a Murderer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spotlight on a Murderer was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spotlight on a Murderer?
Spotlight on a Murderer holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).