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Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator (1988): Cast

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Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator is a 1988 comedy directed by Édouard Molinaro, starring Fanny Cottençon as Florence Arnaud, Richard Bohringer and Emmanuelle Béart. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator About?

The premise of Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator without spoilers.

Yan, an artist, awaits his date Florence at his apartment. The doorbell rings and neighbor Eva appears in underwear, claiming she’s locked out. While Yan tries to reach her via the balcony, Florence calls, shocked by a voice. Eva’s jealous boyfriend Boris shows up, assumes an affair, and chaos erupts when Florence’s husband unexpectedly arrives.

Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator Themes & Keywords

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  • based on play
  • farce comedy
  • french literature on screen
  • 1980s literature on screen
  • humoristic literature on screen
  • cabriolet
  • wearing sunglasses indoors
  • 20th century
  • invitation
  • wet clothes
  • cigarette smoking
  • european humoristic literature on screen
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  • literature on screen
  • paris france
  • storm
  • covering someone's eyes
  • rainstorm
  • jealous man
  • painting
  • jealous boyfriend
  • male friendship
  • 1980s
  • carrying someone in one's arms
  • best friend
  • exhibition
  • throwing away a cigarette
  • art gallery
  • painting studio
  • man carries a man in his arms
  • neighbor neighbor relationship
  • jealousy
  • man wears sunglasses
  • european literature on screen
  • stalking
  • walking in the rain
  • almost hit by a car
  • painter as protagonist
  • art exhibition
  • friendship between men
  • taxi
  • french humoristic literature on screen
  • title different than book
  • deauville france
  • friend
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  • punched in the face
  • 20th century literature on screen
  • beach
  • man carries a man
  • carrying someone
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Cast & crew

Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator Cast & Characters

Fanny Cottençon leads the cast as Florence Arnaud, with Richard Bohringer as Boris and Emmanuelle Béart as Éva. Directed by Édouard Molinaro; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Édouard Molinaro

More films directed by Édouard Molinaro: Beaumarchais the Scoundrel, Love on the Quiet, Palace and Just the Way You Are.

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Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “A gauche en sortant de l'ascenceur” and “Nalevo od výtahu”.

Also known as
  • A gauche en sortant de l'ascenceur
  • Nalevo od výtahu
  • A magas szőke + két szőke
  • A magas szőke meg két szőke
  • 电梯向左转
  • 各得其所
  • Der große Blonde auf Freiersfüßen
  • Налево от лифта
  • שמאלה ביציאה מהמעלית
  • Magas szőke + 2 szőke
  • 纯属巧合
  • Na lewo od windy
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  • Kärlekskarusellen
  • Ліворуч від ліфта

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Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator?

Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator released?

Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator was released on August 31, 1988.

Who directed Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator?

Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator was directed by Édouard Molinaro.

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Who is in the cast of Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator?

Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator stars Fanny Cottençon as Florence Arnaud, Richard Bohringer as Boris and Emmanuelle Béart as Éva, among 12 credited actors.

Does Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator have a post-credit scene?

No. Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator in?

The original language of Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator is French.

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