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Stéphane Audran
Hélène Masson
Michel Bouquet
Charles Masson
François Périer
François Tellier
Henri Attal
Cavanna
Jean Carmet
Jeannot
Dominique Zardi
Prince
Brigitte Périn
Joséphine Masson
Pascal Gillot
Auguste Masson
Anna Douking
Laure Tellier
Daniel Lecourtois
Dorfmann
Paul Temps
Bardin
Roger Lumont
Commissaire Delfeil
Marina Ninchi
Gina Mallardi
Gilbert Servier
Un policier
Dominique Marcas
Mme Ortiz
Marcel Gassouk
Barman
Clelia Matania
Mme Masson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Juste avant la nuit
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films La Boétie, Cinegai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Edward Atiyah
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Felice Testa Gay, André Génovès
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Chabrol
Director
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
Felice Testa Gay
Producer
André Génovès
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Just Before Nightfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Before Nightfall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just Before Nightfall about?
A married man who killed the wife of his best friend during a tryst feels compelled to turn himself in.
Who directed Just Before Nightfall?
Just Before Nightfall was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Just Before Nightfall?
The principal cast of Just Before Nightfall includes Stéphane Audran, Michel Bouquet, François Périer, Henri Attal, Jean Carmet.
When was Just Before Nightfall released and how long is it?
Just Before Nightfall was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Just Before Nightfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Before Nightfall was composed by Pierre Jansen.
Is Just Before Nightfall based on a book or true story?
Just Before Nightfall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Atiyah".