Movie

Behind the Facade

“" He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! "”

★ 7.7(7)19391h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Georges Lacombe, Yves Mirande
Release date: 1939-03-14
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Régina

About Behind the Facade

Behind the Facade is a 1939 movie in the Crime and Comedy genres, directed by Georges Lacombe and Yves Mirande, starring Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer and Jules Berry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Behind the Facade in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the elevator of two large Parisian buildings, a telegraph operator discovers the body of an elderly woman, Madame Mathieu, the owner of both buildings. Boucheron, the local superintendent, is dispatched to investigate, along with his rival, Inspector Lambert of the "Sûreté". To solve the enigma, they scour staircases and corridors, visiting every floor of both buildings, courtyard and facade. Their gruff rivalry allows them to complement each other in discovering who committed the crime among a gallery of characters, humble or rich, who all have something to be ashamed of... A rare, fast-paced, picturesque comedy set against the backdrop of a police mystery.

Cast

Lucien Baroux

Commissioner Boucheron, district police officer

Jacques Baumer

Inspector Lambert of the Sûreté

Jules Berry

Alfredo d'Avila, dancer of these ladies

Gaby Morlay

Gaby Valrose, minister's lover

Elvira Popescu

Mrs. Rameau, wife of an industrialist and mistress of Alfredo

Michel Simon

Picking, knife-throwing artist

André Lefaur

Mr. Corbeau, kleptomaniac

Gaby Sylvia

Madeleine Martin, in love with André

Andrex

André Laurent, bank cashier, lover of Madeleine

Simone Berriau

Lydia, singer at “Perroquet”, mistress of the President

Erich von Stroheim

Eric, German naturalized French

Betty Stockfeld

English, Albert's companion, Eric's mistress

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Behind the Facade in Mexico?+

Behind the Facade is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Behind the Facade on Netflix?+

Behind the Facade is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Behind the Facade?+

Behind the Facade has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Behind the Facade?+

Behind the Facade stars Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry, Gaby Morlay and Elvira Popescu.

When did Behind the Facade come out?+

Behind the Facade is a 1939 movie directed by Georges Lacombe and Yves Mirande.

What genre is Behind the Facade?+

Behind the Facade is Crime and Comedy film.

Who directed Behind the Facade?+

Behind the Facade was directed by Georges Lacombe and Yves Mirande.