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The Purloined Letter (1974): Cast

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The Purloined Letter is a 1974 film directed by Alexandre Astruc, starring Horst Janson as Allan, Marcel Gassouk and Laurent Terzieff. It runs 55 minutes.

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The Purloined Letter (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
55 min
Director
Alexandre Astruc
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Purloined Letter About?

The premise of The Purloined Letter without spoilers.

Part of a 6-film collection called “Grands Détectives” about famous fictional private detectives.

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Cast & crew

The Purloined Letter Cast & Characters

Horst Janson leads the cast as Allan, with Marcel Gassouk as Lauret and Laurent Terzieff as Auguste Dupin. Directed by Alexandre Astruc; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Alexandre Astruc

More films directed by Alexandre Astruc: Albert Savarus, The Fall of the House of Usher, Sartre by Himself and Evariste Galois.

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The Purloined Letter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Purloined Letter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Purloined Letter?

The Purloined Letter runs 55 minutes.

When was The Purloined Letter released?

The Purloined Letter was released on February 9, 1974.

Who directed The Purloined Letter?

The Purloined Letter was directed by Alexandre Astruc.

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Who is in the cast of The Purloined Letter?

The Purloined Letter stars Horst Janson as Allan, Marcel Gassouk as Lauret and Laurent Terzieff as Auguste Dupin, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Purloined Letter have a post-credit scene?

No. The Purloined Letter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Purloined Letter in?

The original language of The Purloined Letter is French.

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