---
title: "Liberty Bar"
year: 1960
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/liberty-bar-1960"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 746706
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Liberty Bar (1960) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/liberty-bar-1960

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Liberty Bar is a 1960 French television film directed by Jean-Marie Coldefy, based on the 1932 detective novel of the same name by Georges Simenon. The narrative follows Superintendent Maigret as he is sent to Antibes to elucidate the murder of William Brown, a rich Australian who regularly disappeared to indulge in drinking binges.

Following in Brown's footsteps, Maigret makes the rounds of bars until he discovers the Liberty Bar, its welcoming patroness La Grosse Jaja, and its equivocal clientele, believing the key to the murder is to be found there. The production runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes and falls under the crime, drama, and mystery genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Superintendent Maigret investigates the murder of a wealthy Australian in Antibes."

### Why Watch
- It is based on the detective novel by Georges Simenon.
- It features Superintendent Maigret tracking a murder investigation in Antibes.
- It explores atmospheric locations including the Liberty Bar and its clientele.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Information regarding streaming platforms or current availability is not provided in the sources.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a 1960 French television film that presents a crime and mystery tone with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #french-television-film, #crime-drama, #mystery, #georges-simenon, #investigation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-Marie Coldefy
- **Networks / Studios**: ORTF

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Louis Arbessier** as *Commissaire Maigret*
- **Mathilde Casadesus** as *Jaja*
- **Marie-Blanche Vergnes** as *Sylvie*
- **Gaëtan Jor** as *Boutigues*
- **Van Doude** as *Harry Bown*
- **Margo Lion** as *Mme Martinelli*
- **Lysiane Rey** as *Gina Martinelli*
- **Diana Beaumont** as *Socialite*
- **Claude Cernay** as *Joseph*
- **Dominique Saint Pierre** as *La secrétaire*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Liberty Bar (1960)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is Liberty Bar (1960) worth watching?
It is a French television film adapted from a Georges Simenon detective novel featuring Superintendent Maigret.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Liberty Bar is a standalone television film rather than a series with multiple episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Liberty Bar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/746706)
- [Liberty Bar – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Bar)
- [Liberty Bar (1960) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/558045-liberty-bar)
- [Liberty Bar (1960) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/liberty-bar)
- [Liberty bar (Georges Simenon) - Centrum Detektivky](https://www.centrum-detektivky.cz/recenze/liberty-bar-georges-simenon)

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