The Murderer Is Not Guilty (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1946, The Murderer Is Not Guilty is a crime film directed by René Delacroix, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. In a film studio, several actors are the victims of attempted murders. Julien Brisseau, a writer, decides to use these facts as the backbone of his new novel. But while he is working on his detective story, young actors are actually killed. Julien thence gets suspected by police inspector Vétillard. To clear his name, Julien undertakes to investigate and find the killer on his own.
Who’s in it. The Murderer Is Not Guilty stars Albert Préjean as Julien Brisseau, Jacqueline Gauthier as Juliette Brisseau, Jules Berry as Jules Berry and Henri Charrett as Inspector Vétillard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Murderer Is Not Guilty sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Murderer Is Not Guilty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Murderer Is Not Guilty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Murderer Is Not Guilty (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Murderer Is Not Guilty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Murderer Is Not Guilty worth watching?
- The Murderer Is Not Guilty holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Murderer Is Not Guilty?
- The Murderer Is Not Guilty stars Albert Préjean, Jacqueline Gauthier, Jules Berry, Henri Charrett and Jean Gaven.
- When was The Murderer Is Not Guilty released?
- The Murderer Is Not Guilty was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.