A Man's Neck (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1933, A Man's Neck is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Willy Ferriere is dead broke and his mistress costs a lot. One day, he says in a pub that he would give 100,000 francs to get rid of his wealthy aunt. Someone lets him know it's a deal. The aunt is murdered, and a poor chap is manipulated to be the perfect suspect. But Superintendant Maigret feels something is wrong.
Who’s in it. A Man's Neck stars Harry Baur as Commissaire Jules Maigret, Valéry Inkijinoff as Radek, Alexandre Rignault as Joseph Heurtin and Gaston Jacquet as Willy Ferrière, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Man's Neck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man's Neck page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man's Neck tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man's Neck (1933)?
- In US, A Man's Neck is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Man's Neck worth watching?
- A Man's Neck holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man's Neck?
- A Man's Neck stars Harry Baur, Valéry Inkijinoff, Alexandre Rignault, Gaston Jacquet and Louis Gauthier.
- When was A Man's Neck released?
- A Man's Neck was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.