Gates of the Night

1946 1h 47m FR

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 42

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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In post-Liberation Paris, a man reunites with a friend and meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover her brother's dark past.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pierre Brasseur
Georges
Serge Reggiani
Guy Sénéchal
Yves Montand
Jean Diego
Nathalie Nattier
Malou
Saturnin Fabre
Monsieu Sénéchal
Raymond Bussières
Raymond Lécuyer
Jean Vilar
Le clochard / La fortune
Sylvia Bataille
Claire Lécuyer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marcel Carné
Writers: Jacques Prévert
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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80 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marcel Carné, shot by Philippe Agostini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joseph Kosma. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jean Feyte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Pierre Brasseur and Serge Reggiani and Yves Montand carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0038853 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Marcel Carné directs. Philippe Agostini behind the camera. Joseph Kosma scores. Jean Feyte cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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180 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Marcel Carné, shot by Philippe Agostini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Joseph Kosma. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jean Feyte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Pierre Brasseur and Serge Reggiani and Yves Montand carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0038853 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.