The Murderer Lives at Number 21
NR 1942 · 83 min · ★ 7.3 · Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Paris, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.
Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot · Written by Stanislas-André Steeman
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Pierre Fresnay Commissaire Wens -
Suzy Delair Mila Malou -
Jean Tissier Triquet -
Pierre Larquey Mr. Colin -
Noël Roquevert Dr. Linz -
René Génin Alfred - J Jean Despeaux Kid Robert
- M Marc Natol Armand
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Huguette Vivier Nurse Vania -
Odette Talazac Madame Point -
Maximilienne Miss Cuq - S Sylvette Saugé Christiane
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