The Murderer Lives at Number 21

The Murderer Lives at Number 21

7.3IMDb Score
Released:1942-08-07
Genre:Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Duration:83 min
Country:France
Director:Henri-Georges Clouzot
Actors:Pierre Fresnay, Suzy Delair, Jean Tissier, Pierre Larquey, Noël Roquevert
Production:Continental Films

Overview:

Paris, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.

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