What is Spotlight on a Murderer?
Spotlight on a Murderer, released in French as Pleins feux sur l'assassin, is a 1961 French psychodrama and murder mystery film directed by Georges Franju. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes, or ninety-five minutes, and was released in France on March 31, 1961.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Release date
- Mar 31, 1961
- Genres
- Mystery
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
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Spotlight on a Murderer, released in French as Pleins feux sur l'assassin, is a 1961 French psychodrama and murder mystery film directed by Georges Franju. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes, or ninety-five minutes, and was released in France on March 31, 1961. The cast includes Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Dany Saval, Jean Babilee, and Georges Bever. The story follows an old count who hides just before he dies in order to annoy his heirs. The heirs then search a manor for the count's body and are killed off one by one. Jean-Marie, his fiancee Micheline, and Edwige investigate the deaths and continue the search for the count's body. Later, the film was released on Blu-ray and DVD by Arrow Films in August 2017 in the United Kingdom and United States regions in an open-matte transfer by Gaumont of the original aspect ratio.
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“A gripping exploration of mystery 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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Spotlight on a Murderer holds a community rating of 6.5/10. It offers engaging Mystery for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Spotlight on a Murderer and when was it released?
Spotlight on a Murderer is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1961.
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