# Elevator to the Gallows (1958)

> A meticulously staged murder collapses into a nocturnal maze of suspicion, separation, and chance across Paris.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/846

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Louis Malle
- Cast: Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly, Yori Bertin, Jean Wall, Elga Andersen, Sylviane Aisenstein, Micheline Bona
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051378/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: brooding, wistful, hypnotic, late night noir viewing, french cinema double feature

## Synopsis

A tense exploration of love and betrayal unfolds in the shadows of Paris.

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