Stain on the Snow (1953): Cast
Stain on the Snow is a 1953 mystery drama directed by Luis Saslavsky, starring Daniel Gélin as Frank Friedmayer, Jo Dest and Paul Faivre. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Luis Saslavsky
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films Tellus
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stain on the Snow About?
The premise of Stain on the Snow without spoilers.
Adapted from Georges Simenon’s novel and play, the film follows Frank (Daniel Gelin) who, after learning his mother was a prostitute, vows to spiral into debauchery. In occupied France he decides his destruction will include murdering a German officer. His escalating psychosis and cruelty, set against a bleak wartime Paris, lead to his ultimate ruin.
Stain on the Snow Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on novel
Stain on the Snow Cast & Characters
Daniel Gélin leads the cast as Frank Friedmayer, with Jo Dest as German and Paul Faivre as Caretaker. Directed by Luis Saslavsky; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luis Saslavsky
- Daniel Gélin as Frank Friedmayer
- Jo Dest as German
- Paul Faivre as Caretaker
- Jean-Pierre Mocky as Violinist
Also Starring in Stain on the Snow
· 19 more- Daniel Ivernel Krommer
- Robert Moor Professor
- Antoine Balpêtré Holtz
- Camille Guérini Commissioner
- Claude Vernier Officer
- Joëlle Bernard Girl
- Hans Verner
- Valentine Tessier Mrs. Irma
- Andrée Tainsy
- Pierre Duncan
- Véra Norman Moune
- Nadine Basile Bertha
- Marie Mansart Suzy Holtz
- Georges Tabet German (uncredited)
- Micheline Gary
- Jimmy Urbain
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Stain on the Snow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Stain on the Snow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stain on the Snow?
Stain on the Snow runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Stain on the Snow released?
Stain on the Snow was released on March 26, 1953.
Who directed Stain on the Snow?
Stain on the Snow was directed by Luis Saslavsky.
More films by Luis Saslavsky Who is in the cast of Stain on the Snow?
Stain on the Snow stars Daniel Gélin as Frank Friedmayer, Jo Dest as German and Paul Faivre as Caretaker, among 23 credited actors.
Does Stain on the Snow have a post-credit scene?
No. Stain on the Snow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Stain on the Snow in?
The original language of Stain on the Snow is French.
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