Back Streets of Paris
Storyline & Plot Summary
Madame Rose runs a seedy hotel in a suburb of Paris. Strong-minded but without the least moral scruple, she once killed her husband whose honesty was a hindrance to her business. Under a suspended sentence, she now indulges in smuggling. One day, Victor, one of her former accomplices hounded by the police, finds sanctuary with her. During a drinking spree, he has the bad idea to entrust to her a suitcase filled with bank notes, a loot with which Victor hopes to rebuild his life in South America. But Rose, lured by temptation, betrays Victor, who is arrested by the police. However, he manages to escape with only one thing in mind, to take revenge on Rose...
Production Details
Cast
Françoise Rosay
Mrs. Rose, hotel landlady
Paul Meurisse
Victor MĂ©nard, Mrs. Rose's former accomplice
Andrée Clément
Simone, Mrs. Rose's daughter
Simone Signoret
GisĂšle
Paul Demange
Marcel, hairdresser
Jeannette Batti
Mona
Jacques Dacqmine
François, friendly street vendor
André Roanne
Marvejouis
Georges Bever
Armand
François Joux
Inspector
Félix Clément
Richard FrancĆur
MaĂźtre d'hotel
Jacqueline Fontaine
Simone Max
André Nicard
Sheet thief
FĂ©lix Oudart
L'Hertier
Marcelle Rexiane
Boss of the bistro (uncredited)
Liliane Lesaffre
Gossip (uncredited)
Yvonne Yma
Prisoner's wife (uncredited)
Paul Barge
(uncredited)
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.