Three Days to Live
Trois jours à vivre
Synopsis
Struggling actor Simon witnesses a murder; he didn't see the killer, but that doesn't stop him from claiming that he did in order to get his name into the papers. Sure enough, the murderer targets him as his next victim. Our hero is temporarily rescued by Jeanne, a fellow aspiring actress who has always had a crush on him.
Top Cast
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Daniel Gélin
Simon Belin
Jeanne Moreau
Jeanne Fortin
Lino Ventura
Lino Ferrari
Georges Flamant
Inspector Segalier
Albert Augier
Dédé
Aimé Clariond
Charlie Bianchi
Roland Armontel
Alexandre Bérimont
Moustache
Davros
Joëlle Bernard
Mauricette
Robert Rollis
Lucien Morisot
Evelyne Rey
Bélina
Jannick Arvel
Thérese
Jacques Marin
Thérese
Jean Toulout
Président des Assises
Jean-Marie Rivière
Un comédien
Jo Peignot
Patron du café
Jean Degrave
Réceptionniste de l'hôtel
Marcel Pérès
Propriétaire du thêatre
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 26, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Grangier
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Grangier, Michel Audiard, Guy Bertret
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Trois jours à vivre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- International Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Grangier
Gilles Grangier, Michel Audiard, Guy Bertret, Peter Vanett
Joseph Kosma
Armand Thirard, Louis Née
Jacqueline Sadoul
André Deroual, Jacques Gauthier
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Grangier
Screenplay
Michel Audiard
Screenplay
Gilles Grangier
Director
Guy Bertret
Screenplay
Jacques Gauthier
Producer
Jacqueline Sadoul
Editor
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Louis Née
Director of Photography
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Days to Live
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Days to Live about?
Struggling actor Simon witnesses a murder; he didn't see the killer, but that doesn't stop him from claiming that he did in order to get his name into the papers. Sure enough, the murderer targets him as his next victim. Our hero is temporarily rescued by Jeanne, a fellow aspiring actress who has always had a crush on him.
Who directed Three Days to Live?
Three Days to Live was directed by Gilles Grangier.
Who stars in Three Days to Live?
The principal cast of Three Days to Live includes Daniel Gélin, Jeanne Moreau, Lino Ventura, Georges Flamant, Albert Augier.
When was Three Days to Live released and how long is it?
Three Days to Live was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Days to Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Days to Live was composed by Joseph Kosma.
Is Three Days to Live based on a book or true story?
Three Days to Live is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Vanett".