Panic (1946): Cast
Panic is a 1946 crime thriller directed by Julien Duvivier, starring Michel Simon as Monsieur Hire, Guy Favières and Jean-François Martial. It is based on Mr. Hire's Engagement by Georges Simenon and Anna Moschovakis. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Filmsonor
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Panic About?
The premise of Panic without spoilers, adapted from Mr. Hire's Engagement by Georges Simenon and Anna Moschovakis.
Proud, eccentric and antisocial, Monsieur Hire lives a solitary life in a Paris suburb. When a woman's body is discovered nearby, he becomes intrigued by a pretty young newcomer to town, and soon finds the neighbors quick to assume he is responsible for the murder. His quiet existence is suddenly threatened by their suspicion.
Panic Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- attempted lynching
- discovering a dead body
- confession to murder
- switchblade
- disarming a person with a knife
- pool hall
- champagne
- gossip
- false accusation of murder
- fall from height
- reference to napoleon bonaparte
- france
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- misanthrope
- vigilantism
- carnival
- witch hunt
- kangaroo court
- rooftop escape
- lynch mob
- rumor
- women's wrestling
- misanthropy
- prejudice
- ex lawyer
- accomplice
- accessory to murder
- purse
- planted evidence
- planting evidence
- zodiac
- funeral
- murder confession
- confession of a crime
- fairground ride
- amusement park ride
- scapegoat
- bumper car
- fortune teller
- prostitute
- 1930s
- year 1936
- jew
- paris france
- stalker
- undressing
- female ex con
- dead woman
- old bachelor
- bachelor
- butcher shop
Panic Cast & Characters
Michel Simon leads the cast as Monsieur Hire, with Guy Favières as Monsieur Sauvage and Jean-François Martial as Monsieur Joubert. Directed by Julien Duvivier; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Julien Duvivier
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Michel Simon as Monsieur Hire - Guy Favières as Monsieur Sauvage
- Jean-François Martial as Monsieur Joubert
- Émile Drain as Monsieur Breteuil dit le petit caporal
Also Starring in Panic
· 24 more- Lucien Paris Monsieur Branchu
- Marcel Pérès Cermanutti
- Louis Florencie L'inspecteur Marcelin
- Max Dalban Capoulade
- Sylvain Raphaël
- Viviane Romance Alice, maîtresse d'Alfred
- Paul Bernard Alfred, le véritable assassin
- Olivier Darrieux Étienne
- Lucas Gridoux Mr Fortin, le pharmacien
- Michel Ardan Fernand
- Lita Recio Viviane
- Charles Dorat Michelet, le secrétaire du commissaire
- Robert Balpo
- Lucien Carol L'inspecteur Benoit
- Louis Lions Marco
- Suzanne Desprès
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- Emma Lyonel
- Paulette Laurent Mouchette
- Paul Franck Le docteur Philippon
- Jenny Leduc Irma
- Michèle Auvray
- Magdeleine Gidon
- Fernand Dally
- Germaine Géranne
Panic Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Panic.
Panic Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Паника” and “Pânico”.
- Also known as
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- Паника
- Pânico
- Panico
- 惊惧
- Panik
- 공황
- Pánico
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Panic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Panic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Panic?
Panic runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Panic released?
Panic was released on September 1, 1946.
Who directed Panic?
Panic was directed by Julien Duvivier.
More films by Julien Duvivier Who is in the cast of Panic?
Panic stars Michel Simon as Monsieur Hire, Guy Favières as Monsieur Sauvage and Jean-François Martial as Monsieur Joubert, among 28 credited actors.
Is Panic based on a book?
Yes. Panic is adapted from Mr. Hire's Engagement by Georges Simenon and Anna Moschovakis.
Does Panic have a post-credit scene?
No. Panic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Panic in?
The original language of Panic is French.
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