Summary Simon Belin is an actor touring the provinces with his company. Although talented he has never been given the opportunity to shine on stage. It is always Bérimont, a matinée idol past his best, who gets the lead roles. One day however, Simon is witness to a murder. Subjected to the pressure of justice, of his agent and of his own wish for publicity, he identifies a suspect, Ferrari, without being certain he is the real culprit. Singled out by his action he becomes the toast of the town.Overnight he replaces Bérimont as the star of the play. But Ferrari, who had been sentenced to twenty years in prison, escapes and threatens him ; from now on he has ... three days to live. View more details
Directed : Gilles Grangier
Written : Michel Audiard Gilles Grangier Guy Bertret
Stars : Lino Ventura Daniel Gélin Georges Flamant Jeanne Moreau
Genres : Crime Drama
Release date : Mar 11, 1958
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Filming locations : Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France
Production companies : International Motion Pictures
Summary Simon Belin is an actor touring the provinces with his company. Although talented he has never been given the opportunity to shine on stage. It is always Bérimont, a matinée idol past his best, who gets the lead roles. One day however, Simon is witness to a murder. Subjected to the pressure of justice, of his agent and of his own wish for publicity, he identifies a suspect, Ferrari, without being certain he is the real culprit. Singled out by his action he becomes the toast of the town.Overnight he replaces Bérimont as the star of the play. But Ferrari, who had been sentenced to twenty years in prison, escapes and threatens him ; from now on he has ... three days to live. View more details
Genres : Crime Drama
Release date : Mar 11, 1958
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Filming locations : Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France
Production companies : International Motion Pictures
