Back Streets of Paris
Macadam
Synopsis
Madame Rose runs a seedy hotel in a suburb of Paris. Strong-minded but without the least moral scruple, she once killed her husband whose honesty was a hindrance to her business. Under a suspended sentence, she now indulges in smuggling. One day, Victor, one of her former accomplices hounded by the police, finds sanctuary with her. During a drinking spree, he has the bad idea to entrust to her a suitcase filled with bank notes, a loot with which Victor hopes to rebuild his life in South America. But Rose, lured by temptation, betrays Victor, who is arrested by the police. However, he manages to escape with only one thing in mind, to take revenge on Rose...
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Françoise Rosay
Mrs. Rose, hotel landlady
Paul Meurisse
Victor Ménard, Mrs. Rose's former accomplice
Andrée Clément
Simone, Mrs. Rose's daughter
Simone Signoret
Gisèle
Paul Demange
Marcel, hairdresser
Jeannette Batti
Mona
Jacques Dacqmine
François, friendly street vendor
André Roanne
Marvejouis
Georges Bever
Armand
François Joux
Inspector
Félix Clément
Richard Francœur
Maître d'hotel
Jacqueline Fontaine
Simone Max
André Nicard
Sheet thief
Félix Oudart
L'Hertier
Marcelle Rexiane
Boss of the bistro (uncredited)
Liliane Lesaffre
Gossip (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Blistène, Jacques Feyder
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Viot
- Original Score
- Henri Contet, Marguerite Monnot, Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Macadam
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BUP Française et Tuscherer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Blistène, Jacques Feyder
Jacques Viot
Henri Contet, Marguerite Monnot, Jean Wiener
Eugène Tuscherer
Department Leadership Roster
Eugène Tuscherer
Producer
Marcel Blistène
Director
Jacques Feyder
Director
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Streets of Paris
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What is Back Streets of Paris about?
Madame Rose runs a seedy hotel in a suburb of Paris. Strong-minded but without the least moral scruple, she once killed her husband whose honesty was a hindrance to her business. Under a suspended sentence, she now indulges in smuggling. One day, Victor, one of her former accomplices hounded by the police, finds sanctuary with her. During a drinking spree, he has the bad idea to entrust to her a suitcase filled with bank notes, a loot with which Victor hopes to rebuild his life in South America. But Rose, lured by temptation, betrays Victor, who is arrested by the police. However, he manages to escape with only one thing in mind, to take revenge on Rose...
Who directed Back Streets of Paris?
Back Streets of Paris was directed by Marcel Blistène, Jacques Feyder.
Who stars in Back Streets of Paris?
The principal cast of Back Streets of Paris includes Françoise Rosay, Paul Meurisse, Andrée Clément, Simone Signoret, Paul Demange.
When was Back Streets of Paris released and how long is it?
Back Streets of Paris was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Back Streets of Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back Streets of Paris was composed by Henri Contet, Marguerite Monnot, Jean Wiener.