Jenny Lamour
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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1947
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Paris, France, December 1946. Jenny Lamour, an ambitious cabaret singer, and Maurice, her extremely jealous pianist husband, become involved in the thorough investigation of the murder of a shady businessman, led by Antoine, a peculiar and methodical police inspector.
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Runtime:
108 min
Release date:
4 Oct 1947
Country:
FR
Languages:
French
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$152,961
Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Top Critics Reviews
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Clouzot is able to reveal a complex and interactive working-class world in which cops and criminals are sometimes difficult to tell apart.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
20 Apr 2009
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Direction by Henri-Georges Clouzot takes full advantage of every possible opportunity to bring out character and manages to keep the tempo at a fast clip all the time.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
26 Mar 2009
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This is a film well worth reviving, admiring and applauding.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
29 May 2003
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Terrifically entertaining.
– Ty Burr,
Boston Globe,
18 Apr 2003
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An elegant show-biz noir that weaves an intricate web of deception and intrigue.
– Chris Vognar,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Apr 2003