The False Step (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, The False Step is a thriller film directed by Antoine d'Ormesson, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. During a walk along the cliffs not far from Marseille, Elisa Langerot sees her husband slip and fall to his death. Inexplicably, Elisa flees the scene of the accident, stops a passing driver and tells him a made-up story about a stolen car, concealing her husband's death. Feeling sorry for the girl, the driver, Philippe Morçot, gives her a lift and later lets her stay at his house. The good deed, however, doesn't go unpunished, and soon Philippe is drawn into Elisa's twilight world of fantasies, lies and paranoia.
Who’s in it. The False Step stars Dominique Paturel as Philippe Morçot, Yori Bertin as Elisa Langerot, Jean-Claude Pascal as Robert Langerot and Florence Vainer as La fiancée de Philippe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The False Step 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 The False Step page.
If you liked it. Fans of The False Step tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The False Step (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The False Step change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The False Step worth watching?
- The False Step holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The False Step?
- The False Step stars Dominique Paturel, Yori Bertin, Jean-Claude Pascal, Florence Vainer and Martial Rèbe.
- When was The False Step released?
- The False Step was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.