Just Before Nightfall(1971)
Juste avant la nuit
Just Before Nightfall Synopsis
A married man who killed the wife of his best friend during a tryst feels compelled to turn himself in.
Just Before Nightfall (1971) is a drama and crime film directed by Claude Chabrol, released on March 31, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Stéphane Audran, Michel Bouquet, François Périer and Henri Attal. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Chabrol
- Writers:
- Claude Chabrol, Edward Atiyah
- Producers:
- Felice Testa Gay, André Génovès
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Rabier
- Composer:
- Pierre Jansen
- Production:
- Les Films La Boétie, Cinegai
- Status:
- Released
Just Before Nightfall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stéphane Audran
as Hélène Masson
Michel Bouquet
as Charles Masson
François Périer
as François Tellier
Henri Attal
as Cavanna
Jean Carmet
as Jeannot
Dominique Zardi
as Prince
- Brigitte Périn
Brigitte Périn
as Joséphine Masson
- Pascal Gillot
Pascal Gillot
as Auguste Masson
Anna Douking
as Laure Tellier
Daniel Lecourtois
as Dorfmann
- Paul Temps
Paul Temps
as Bardin
Roger Lumont
as Commissaire Delfeil
Key crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol, written by Claude Chabrol and Edward Atiyah, produced by Felice Testa Gay and André Génovès.
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Just Before Nightfall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 69 ratings.
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Just Before Nightfall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Just Before Nightfall online?
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Just Before Nightfall (1971) is available to stream on Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Just Before Nightfall?
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The main cast of Just Before Nightfall (1971) includes Stéphane Audran, Michel Bouquet, François Périer, Henri Attal and Jean Carmet. The film was directed by Claude Chabrol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Just Before Nightfall released?
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Just Before Nightfall was released on March 31, 1971 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Just Before Nightfall worth watching?
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Just Before Nightfall (1971) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.