The Man on the Eiffel Tower
1949, English. Directed by Burgess Meredith.
PARIS... GAY, ALLURING... MASKING A STRANGE ADVENTURE!
A down-and-out student is hired to kill a wealthy woman. When someone else is suspected of the crime, the student taunts police until they realize that they may have to wrong man.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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PlexCast & crew
- Burgess MeredithDirector
- Charles LaughtonInspector Jules Maigret
- Franchot ToneJohann Radek
- Burgess MeredithJoseph Heurtin
- Robert HuttonBill Kirby
- Jean WallaceEdna Wallace
- Patricia RocHelen Kirby
- BelitaGisella Heurtin
- George ThorpeComelieu
- William PhippsJanvier
- William CottrellMoers
- Chaz ChaseWaiter
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteProfessor Grollet
Details
- Released
- 12 December 1949
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Brown
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What The Man on the Eiffel Tower is based on
The Man on the Eiffel Tower is based on A Battle of Nerves (1931) by Georges Simenon, published by Fayard.
1931
A Battle of Nerves
By Georges Simenon
Published by Fayard
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The Man on the Eiffel Tower: quick answers
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How long is The Man on the Eiffel Tower?
The Man on the Eiffel Tower runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Man on the Eiffel Tower have a post-credits scene?
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The Man on the Eiffel Tower parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man on the Eiffel Tower is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man on the Eiffel Tower on?
The Man on the Eiffel Tower is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man on the Eiffel Tower?
If you liked The Man on the Eiffel Tower, try The Phantom of the Opera, The Naked City, Conflict.
Who directed The Man on the Eiffel Tower?
The Man on the Eiffel Tower (1949) was directed by Burgess Meredith and stars Charles Laughton, Franchot Tone, Burgess Meredith.
What is The Man on the Eiffel Tower based on?
The Man on the Eiffel Tower is based on A Battle of Nerves (1931) by Georges Simenon, published by Fayard.