Elevator to the Gallows
1958, French. Directed by Louis Malle.
Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement.
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Elevator to the Gallows is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Louis MalleDirector
- Jeanne MoreauFlorence Carala
- Maurice RonetJulien Tavernier
- Georges PoujoulyLouis
- Yori BertinVéronique
- Jean WallSimon Carala
- Elga AndersenFrieda Bencker
- Sylviane AisensteinYvonne, la Fille du Bar
- Micheline BonaGeneviève
- Gisèle GrandpréJacqueline Mauclair
- Jacqueline StaupAnna
- Marcel CuvelierLe Réceptionniste du Motel
- Gérard DarrieuMaurice
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1958
- Original title
- Ascenseur pour l'échafaud
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Roger Nimier, Louis Malle
- Box office
- $263K
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Elevator to the Gallows: quick answers
Is Elevator to the Gallows worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 743 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Elevator to the Gallows have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Elevator to the Gallows. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Elevator to the Gallows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Elevator to the Gallows is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Elevator to the Gallows on?
Elevator to the Gallows is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Elevator to the Gallows?
If you liked Elevator to the Gallows, try Collision, Rififi, The Public Eye.
Who directed Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows (1958) was directed by Louis Malle and stars Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly.