A Man's Neck 1933
Julien Duvivier's *A Man's Neck (1933)* plunges into the shadowy underbelly of 1930s Paris, where desperation and greed collide in a deadly game of chance.
Director: Julien Duvivier
Cast
Harry Baur
Commissaire Jules Maigret
Valéry Inkijinoff
Radek
Alexandre Rignault
Joseph Heurtin
Gaston Jacquet
Willy Ferrière
Gina Manès
Edna Reichberg
Louis Gauthier
Le juge
Henri Échourin
Inspecteur Ménard
Marcel Bourdel
Inspecteur Janvier
Frédéric Munié
L'avocat
Armand Numès
Le directeur de la police
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man's Neck (1933) about?
*A Man's Neck* follows Willy Ferrière, a reckless gambler drowning in debt who jokingly offers 100,000 francs to remove his wealthy aunt from his path. When the aunt is murdered and an unwitting man is framed, Superintendent Maigret senses foul play and digs deeper into the tangled web of lies.
Who directed A Man's Neck?
The film was directed by Julien Duvivier, a master of French cinema known for blending psychological depth with gripping crime narratives.
Who stars in A Man's Neck?
The cast is led by Harry Baur as Willy Ferrière, with Valéry Inkijinoff, Alexandre Rignault, Gina Manès, and Gaston Jacquet rounding out the ensemble.
Is A Man's Neck (1933) worth watching?
As a period crime thriller with strong performances and an atmospheric Parisian setting, *A Man's Neck* offers solid entertainment for fans of classic noir. While it may lack the polish of later adaptations, its themes of greed and justice remain compelling.
How long is A Man's Neck?
The film runs for 90 minutes.
About A Man's Neck (1933) — A Parisian Crime Thriller with Maigret's Unseen Hand
Julien Duvivier's *A Man's Neck (1933)* plunges into the shadowy underbelly of 1930s Paris, where desperation and greed collide in a deadly game of chance. In this moody crime thriller, gambler Willy Ferrière finds himself drowning in debt and scheming to eliminate his wealthy aunt for a hefty inheritance. When a sinister deal is struck over a café table in Montparnasse, the murder of an innocent man is set up to frame Willy. But the ever-perspicacious Superintendent Maigret senses the truth lurking beneath the surface, turning a seemingly perfect crime into a complex web of deception. With its dimly lit cafés, tense confrontations, and moral ambiguity, this film captures the essence of classic French noir.
Starring the magnetic Harry Baur as Willy and Alexandre Rignault as the relentless Maigret, *A Man's Neck* blends suspense with a critique of human folly, offering a gripping exploration of fate and consequence. The atmospheric direction by Duvivier, coupled with sharp performances, makes this a standout entry in the era's crime cinema.
