“By Any Means” and the Pitfalls of Entertainment
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L'assassin a peur la nuit
Having pulled off a robbery with his friend Maurice, Olivier leaves his mistress Lola and hides out in a small village in the country. He finds work, thanks to a young man named Gilbert, who introduces him to his sister, Monique. Once the robbery has been all but forgotten, Olivier intends to head back to Paris, but before he goes, he steals money from his employer. In Paris, Olivier wants to say a proper goodbye to Lola, but she is being blackmailed by Jérôme, an antique dealer who has recognized a necklace stolen by Olivier. Before returning to Monique, Olivier calls on Jérôme to recover the necklace.
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Having pulled off a robbery with his friend Maurice, Olivier leaves his mistress Lola and hides out in a small village in the country. He finds work, thanks to a young man named Gilbert, who introduces him to his sister, Monique. Once the robbery has been all but forgotten, Olivier intends to head back to Paris, but before he goes, he steals money from his employer. In Paris, Olivier wants to say a proper goodbye to Lola, but she is being blackmailed by Jérôme, an antique dealer who has recognized a necklace stolen by Olivier. Before returning to Monique, Olivier calls on Jérôme to recover the necklace.
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Genre:Crime
Written By:Jean Delannoy, Roger Vitrac
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Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:DisCina
Cast
Jean Delannoy
Director
Mireille Balin
Lola Gracieuse
Jean Chevrier
Olivier Rol
Louise Carletti
Monique
Henri Guisol
Bébé-Fakir
Georges Lannes
Paluaud
Pierrette Caillol
Emilienne
Charlotte Clasis
La grand-mère
Alexandre Fabry
Le père Toine
Lucien Callamand
Le directeur du 'Petit Brummel'
Jacques Tarride
Joseph
Roland Pégurier
Pierrot
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