Review of Elevator to the Gallows (1958) by Robert R — 06 May 2008

Annoying French delinquents have deep thoughts...je baille.

This review of Elevator to the Gallows (1958) was written by Robert R on 06 May 2008.

Elevator to the Gallows has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Raymond J (69) on 16 May 2014

This is the first French movie to get a 5-star rating from me. The men are impeccably dressed like men…

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I really liked this. Lots of ennui. I thought those shots of Jeanne Moreau walking the streets in despair were kind of comical…

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By Clay B (519) on 19 Jun 2011

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I really enjoyed this cult thriller…

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 06 Jan 2013

Rating: 2 stars Arthouse Rating: 2.5 stars Elevator To The Gallows is the only truly acclaimed work of Malle that I've seen…

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Malle made his feature directorial debut with this assured thriller, which recalled both the poetic realism of Marcel Carné and the brooding…

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