Assassin in the Phonebook (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1962, Assassin in the Phonebook is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Léo Joannon, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Fernandel plays Albert, the unhappy brunt of jokes by his fellow office-workers who goes from the frying pan into the fire. Albert gets caught up in a robbery that also goes from bad to worse when it leads to several murders. Although he is not a killer and essentially innocent, there does not seem to be very much that Albert can do to convince others of the truth.
Who’s in it. Assassin in the Phonebook stars Fernandel as Albert Rimond, Georges Chamarat as Leclerc, Henri Crémieux as Le juge d'instruction and Robert Dalban as Le commissaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Assassin in the Phonebook has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assassin in the Phonebook page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assassin in the Phonebook tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assassin in the Phonebook (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Assassin in the Phonebook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Assassin in the Phonebook worth watching?
- Assassin in the Phonebook holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assassin in the Phonebook?
- Assassin in the Phonebook stars Fernandel, Georges Chamarat, Henri Crémieux, Robert Dalban and Marie Déa.
- When was Assassin in the Phonebook released?
- Assassin in the Phonebook was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.