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56, rue Pigalle (1949): Cast

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56, rue Pigalle is a 1949 crime drama directed by Willy Rozier, starring René Blancard as Lucien Bonnet, Jacques Dumesnil and Marie Déa. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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56, rue Pigalle (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Willy Rozier
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 56, rue Pigalle About?

The premise of 56, rue Pigalle without spoilers.

Manservant Lucien Bonnet blackmails his employer, Jean Vigneron, over Vigneron’s affair with Inès de Montalban, Ricardo’s wife. Vigneron pays the sum, but Lucien is later killed by Baruch, an accomplice. All evidence points to Vigneron, yet he stays silent to protect Inès. A surprise witness clears his name. The lovers flee to Congo, while Ricardo forgets them and falls into debauchery.

56, rue Pigalle Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

56, rue Pigalle Cast & Characters

René Blancard leads the cast as Lucien Bonnet, with Jacques Dumesnil as Jean Vigneron and Marie Déa as Inès de Montalban. Directed by Willy Rozier; 24 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Willy Rozier

More films directed by Willy Rozier: Ravishing Dany, Manina, the Lighthouse-Keeper’s Daughter and Yacout.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in 56, rue Pigalle

3 cars on screen, including the 1938 Citroën 11 BL Cabriolet 2/4 Places and the 1924 Ford Model T.

  • 1938 Citroën 11 BL Cabriolet 2/4 Places in 56, rue Pigalle 1938 Citroën 11 BL Cabriolet 2/4 Places Important role
  • 1924 Ford Model T in 56, rue Pigalle 1924 Ford Model T Minor role
  • 1935 Renault Vivaquatre in 56, rue Pigalle 1935 Renault Vivaquatre Minor role

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56, rue Pigalle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 56, rue Pigalle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 56, rue Pigalle?

56, rue Pigalle runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was 56, rue Pigalle released?

56, rue Pigalle was released on March 18, 1949.

Who directed 56, rue Pigalle?

56, rue Pigalle was directed by Willy Rozier.

More films by Willy Rozier

Who is in the cast of 56, rue Pigalle?

56, rue Pigalle stars René Blancard as Lucien Bonnet, Jacques Dumesnil as Jean Vigneron and Marie Déa as Inès de Montalban, among 24 credited actors.

Does 56, rue Pigalle have a post-credit scene?

No. 56, rue Pigalle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 56, rue Pigalle in?

The original language of 56, rue Pigalle is French.

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