Crime · France · 1961 · 1h 30m

Les Bras de la nuit

Director

Cast

Danielle Darrieux as Danielle Garnier Roger Hanin as Inspector Landais Pierre Destailles as Inspector Morel Eva Damien as Dora Latour Pierre Larquey as Belleau Robert Le Béal as Etienne Garnier

Crew

Jean Tournier — Director of Photography Frédéric Dard — Novel

Synopsis

Police inspector, Landais is caught in a tough situation. Daniele has murdered her husband, yet after the inspector starts investigating the case, he is completely overcome by her. Her obvious attractions have him in thrall and eventually he realizes he will do anything not to lose her. His solution is to cover up for her crime, after which things begin to go poorly.

Mood & Themes

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Key Collaborators

Jacques Guymont Director Jean Tournier Director of Photography Frédéric Dard Novel

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