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The Murderer Lives at Number 21

1942 · 83 min

A playful, twisty whodunit that balances noir shadows with theatrical comedy and a lively battle of wits.

Directed by
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Genres
Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Starring
Pierre Fresnay, Suzy Delair, Jean Tissier
Overview
Paris, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.

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Directed by
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Genres
Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Starring
Pierre Fresnay, Suzy Delair, Jean Tissier
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Tone
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • mystery
  • deception
  • crime
  • obsession
  • identity
Places
  • big city
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour7
Realism6
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
comedy, mystery, thriller
Directed by
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Written by
Stanislas-André Steeman, Henri-Georges Clouzot
Starring
Pierre Fresnay, Suzy Delair, Jean Tissier, Pierre Larquey, Noël Roquevert, René Génin, Jean Despeaux, Marc Natol
Music
Maurice Yvain
Cinematography
Armand Thirard
Runtime
83 min
Country
France
Languages
French

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