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Topic: Film "Maigret Sets a Trap" (1958). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Release date
- Jan 29, 1958
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Title: Maigret Sets a Trap (French: Maigret tend un piège).
Year: 1958.
Director: Jean Delannoy.
Cast: Jean Gabin, Annie Girardot, Olivier Hussenot.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery (also Mystery & Thriller).
Source material: Adaptation of the novel Maigret Sets a Trap by Belgian writer Georges Simenon.
Character: Fictional detective Jules Maigret.
Plot: Four women are murdered, each knifed and, despite torn garments, remain virtuous. Jules Maigret pieces the clues together and realizes that to unmask the elusive man he suspects, he has to set a trap.
Release Date (US): 11/11/1958.
Runtime: 1h 59m (TMDB), 1h 50m (Rotten
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Maigret Sets a Trap is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1958.
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