Maigret Sets a Trap
1958, French. Directed by Jean Delannoy.
Four women are murdered, each knifed and, despite torn garments, remain virtuous. As famed police inspector Jules Maigret pieces the clues together, he comes to realise that for the elusive man that he suspects to be unmasked, he has to set a trap.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jean DelannoyDirector
- Jean GabinCommissioner Jules Maigret
- Annie GirardotYvonne Maurin
- Olivier HussenotLagrume
- Jeanne BoitelLouise Maigret
- Lucienne BogaertVeuve Adèle Maurin
- Jean DebucourtCamille Guimard
- Paulette DubostMauricette Barberot
- Lino VenturaInspecteur Torrence
- Jean DesaillyMarcel Maurin
- Guy DecombleMazet
- Jacques HillingLe médecin légiste
- Hubert de LapparentLe juge Comeliau
Details
- Released
- 29 January 1958
- Original title
- Maigret tend un piège
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Michel Audiard
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What Maigret Sets a Trap is based on
Maigret Sets a Trap is based on Maigret Sets a Trap (1955) by Georges Simenon.
1955
Maigret Sets a Trap
By Georges Simenon
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Maigret Sets a Trap: quick answers
What comes after Maigret Sets a Trap?
Next in the series: Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case (1959) and Maigret Sees Red (1963).
Is Maigret Sets a Trap worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Maigret Sets a Trap?
Maigret Sets a Trap runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Maigret Sets a Trap have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Maigret Sets a Trap. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Maigret Sets a Trap parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Maigret Sets a Trap is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Maigret Sets a Trap on?
Maigret Sets a Trap is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Maigret Sets a Trap?
If you liked Maigret Sets a Trap, try Maigret Sees Red, Maigret and the Dead Lover, The Mask of Dimitrios.
Who directed Maigret Sets a Trap?
Maigret Sets a Trap (1958) was directed by Jean Delannoy and stars Jean Gabin, Annie Girardot, Olivier Hussenot.
What is Maigret Sets a Trap based on?
Maigret Sets a Trap is based on Maigret Sets a Trap (1955) by Georges Simenon.