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6.5 / 10(36 votes)IMDb19321h 15mFrance

Night at the Crossroads

La Nuit du carrefour

Synopsis

Inspector Maigret investigates the mysterious murder of a Dutch diamond dealer, found dead in a stolen car. The car belongs to an insurance agent, Michonnet, and has been abandoned in the garage belonging to Carl Andersen.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean Renoir
Screenplay & Story
Jean Renoir
Original Title
La Nuit du carrefour
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 15m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean Renoir

Screenplay & Story

Jean Renoir, Georges Simenon

Director of Photography

Georges Asselin, Marcel Lucien

Film Editing

Marguerite Renoir

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Georges Simenon

Department Leadership Roster

Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir

Director

Georges Asselin

Director of Photography

Marcel Lucien

Director of Photography

Marguerite Renoir

Marguerite Renoir

Editor

William Aguet

Production Design

Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Night at the Crossroads.

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Jean Renoir (French: [ʁənwaʁ]; 15 September 1894 – 12 February 1979) was a French film director, screenwriter, actor, producer and author. As a film director and actor, he made more than forty films from the silent era to the end of the 1960s. His films La Grande Illusion (1937) and The Rules of the Game (1939) are often cited by critics as among the greatest films ever made. He was ranked by the BFI's Sight & Sound poll of critics in 2002 as the fourth greatest director of all time. Among numerous honors accrued during his lifetime, he received a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award in 1975 for his contribution to the motion picture industry. Renoir was the son of the painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He was one of the first filmmakers to be known as an auteur.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Night at the Crossroads

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Night at the Crossroads about?

Inspector Maigret investigates the mysterious murder of a Dutch diamond dealer, found dead in a stolen car. The car belongs to an insurance agent, Michonnet, and has been abandoned in the garage belonging to Carl Andersen.

Who directed Night at the Crossroads?

Night at the Crossroads was directed by Jean Renoir.

Who stars in Night at the Crossroads?

The principal cast of Night at the Crossroads includes Pierre Renoir, Winna Winfried, Georges Koudria, Georges Térof, André Dignimont.

When was Night at the Crossroads released and how long is it?

Night at the Crossroads was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.

Is Night at the Crossroads based on a book or true story?

Night at the Crossroads is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".