Ambler Theater - Elevator to the Gallows
Elevator to the Gallows

Elevator to the Gallows

19581 hr 31 minDeep Focus

In his feature debut, director Louis Malle shows the influence of Robert Bresson in what became one of the first major films of the French New Wave. After a woman (played by Jeanne Moreau) and her lover conspire to murder her husband, their lives begin to unravel. Featuring a glorious improvised score by Miles Davis and beautiful black and white cinematography. In French w/ subtitles.

Elevator to the Gallows

Director Louis Malle

Cast Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet

Country France

Language French (with subtitles)

Aspect 1.66

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