The Man in the Raincoat
L'Homme à l'imperméable
“QUELLE MADNESS! A triumph of simplicity over duplicity, under the deft direction of Julien Duvivier. A macabre comedy distilled in the cinema connoisseur's taste for the savory.”
Synopsis
In the absence of his wife, a clarinet player is induced by a friend to meet a call girl, but arrived after a crime. Perceived by some people leaving the scene of the crime covered by his raincoat, he became the only suspect for the police. His only hope is to discover the murderer before is name is mentionned publicly, specially in front of his wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- René Barjavel, James Hadley Chase, Julien Duvivier
- Original Score
- Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- L'Homme à l'imperméable
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Abbey Films, Cité Films, Monica-Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
René Barjavel, James Hadley Chase, Julien Duvivier
Georges Van Parys
Roger Hubert
Marthe Poncin
Walter Rupp, Jacques Bar, Giancarlo Cappelli
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Director
Jacques Bar
Producer
Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer
Julien Duvivier
Writer
Giancarlo Cappelli
Producer
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
Robert Clavel
Production Design
Marthe Poncin
Editor
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in the Raincoat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man in the Raincoat about?
In the absence of his wife, a clarinet player is induced by a friend to meet a call girl, but arrived after a crime. Perceived by some people leaving the scene of the crime covered by his raincoat, he became the only suspect for the police. His only hope is to discover the murderer before is name is mentionned publicly, specially in front of his wife.
Who directed The Man in the Raincoat?
The Man in the Raincoat was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in The Man in the Raincoat?
The principal cast of The Man in the Raincoat includes Fernandel, Bernard Blier, Jacques Duby, Jean Rigaux, Judith Magre.
When was The Man in the Raincoat released and how long is it?
The Man in the Raincoat was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in the Raincoat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in the Raincoat was composed by Georges Van Parys.
Is The Man in the Raincoat based on a book or true story?
The Man in the Raincoat is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James Hadley Chase".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man in the Raincoat?
The Man in the Raincoat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).