Back to the Wall(1958)
Le Dos au mur
A MAN... HIS WIFE... HER LOVER... the wall held the secret
Back to the Wall Synopsis
Rich industrialist Jacques Decret learns his wife Gloria is having an affair with a young actor. For revenge, he bombards her with anonymous letters, convincing her that her lover is the culprit while Gloria desperately seeks a way out.
Back to the Wall (1958) is a crime and drama film directed by Édouard Molinaro, released on March 7, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Oury, Philippe Nicaud and Claire Maurier. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Édouard Molinaro
- Writers:
- Frédéric Dard, François Chavane, Jean Redon
- Producers:
- Alain Poiré, François Chavane
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Lefebvre
- Composer:
- Richard Cornu
- Production:
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
- Status:
- Released
Back to the Wall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeanne Moreau
as Gloria Decrey
- Gérard Oury
Gérard Oury
as Jacques Decrey
Philippe Nicaud
as Yves Normand
Claire Maurier
as Ghislaine
- Gérard Buhr
Gérard Buhr
as Mario
George Cusin
as Police commissioner
Robert Bazil
as Police inspector
Jean Degrave
as Le bijoutier
Richard Francœur
as Jeweler
- Françoise Honorat
Françoise Honorat
as Guest of the Decreys
Joëlle Janin
as Secretary
Robert Le Béal
as Me Lombard, lawyer
Key crew
Directed by Édouard Molinaro, written by Frédéric Dard, François Chavane and Jean Redon, produced by Alain Poiré and François Chavane.
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Back to the Wall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 31 ratings.
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Back to the Wall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Back to the Wall online?
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Back to the Wall (1958) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Back to the Wall?
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The main cast of Back to the Wall (1958) includes Jeanne Moreau, Gérard Oury, Philippe Nicaud, Claire Maurier and Gérard Buhr. The film was directed by Édouard Molinaro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Back to the Wall released?
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Back to the Wall was released on March 7, 1958 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Back to the Wall worth watching?
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Back to the Wall (1958) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.