Elevator to the Gallows (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1958, Elevator to the Gallows is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Louis Malle, running about 91 minutes. “Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A self-assured businessman murders his employer, the husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
Who’s in it. Elevator to the Gallows stars Jeanne Moreau as Florence Carala, Maurice Ronet as Julien Tavernier, Georges Poujouly as Louis and Yori Bertin as Véronique, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Elevator to the Gallows has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $263.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elevator to the Gallows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elevator to the Gallows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elevator to the Gallows (1958)?
- In US, Elevator to the Gallows is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elevator to the Gallows worth watching?
- Elevator to the Gallows holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elevator to the Gallows?
- Elevator to the Gallows stars Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly, Yori Bertin and Lino Ventura.
- When was Elevator to the Gallows released?
- Elevator to the Gallows was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.