Assassin in the Phonebook
1962, French. Directed by Léo Joannon.
Fernandel plays Albert, the unhappy brunt of jokes by his fellow office-workers who goes from the frying pan into the fire. Albert gets caught up in a robbery that also goes from bad to worse when it leads to several murders. Although he is not a killer and essentially innocent, there does not seem to be very much that Albert can do to convince others of the truth.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Léo JoannonDirector
- FernandelAlbert Rimond
- Georges ChamaratLeclerc
- Henri CrémieuxInvestigating judge
- Robert DalbanCommissioner
- Marie DéaÉdith
- Paul FaivreBoss of the cafe
- Gisèle GrimmAnnette
- Jacques HardenBertrand
- Léo JoannonDoctor Jousseaume
- Bernard LavaletteMartel
- Céline LégerMonitor
- Alice LeitnerLottery seller
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1962
- Original title
- L'assassin est dans l'annuaire
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Charles Exbrayat
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Assassin in the Phonebook runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Assassin in the Phonebook isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 March 1962. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Assassin in the Phonebook?
If you liked Assassin in the Phonebook, try Thick as Thieves, Breaking News in Yuba County, The First, the Last.
Who directed Assassin in the Phonebook?
Assassin in the Phonebook (1962) was directed by Léo Joannon and stars Fernandel, Georges Chamarat, Henri Crémieux.