Name: Spotlight on a Murderer
Genre: Mystery
Released: 1961
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Dany Saval

What Spotlight on a Murderer Is About

When the old Count Hervé de Kéraudren learns his days are numbered, he hides in a concealed alcove in the château and dies there, purely to spite his heirs. With no body the estate cannot be divided; the nephews and nieces put on a son et lumière show at the château to raise money while hunting for the corpse. Then they start dying one by one. Jean-Marie, his fiancée Micheline and his cousin Edwige go after what is happening. It was Georges Franju’s third feature, written by Boileau and Narcejac with music by Maurice Jarre. Pierre Brasseur, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Pascale Audret are in the cast. It opened in 1961.

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What is Spotlight on a Murderer about?

When the old Count Hervé de Kéraudren learns his days are numbered, he hides in a concealed alcove in the château and dies there, purely to spite his heirs. With no body the estate cannot be divided; the nephews and nieces put on a son et lumière show at the château to raise money while hunting for the corpse.

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How long is Spotlight on a Murderer?

Spotlight on a Murderer runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did Spotlight on a Murderer come out?

Spotlight on a Murderer was released in 1961.

Who directed Spotlight on a Murderer?

Spotlight on a Murderer was directed by Georges Franju.

Who stars in Spotlight on a Murderer?

Spotlight on a Murderer stars Pierre Brasseur, Pascale Audret, Marianne Koch, Jean-Louis Trintignant.

What is Spotlight on a Murderer's rating?

Spotlight on a Murderer holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.