Speaking of Murder (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Speaking of Murder is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Gilles Grangier, running about 85 minutes. “The master plan - the split-second timing - the unexpected flaw...the crime that shocked Paris!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Louis Bertain is the owner of a Paris garage which is the front for a robbery gang. He and his accomplices are careful to keep up a civic veneer by day, indulging in criminal activities only when "the red light is on" at night. This status quo is upset when one of the gang members becomes convinced that Louis' younger brother is a police informer.
Who’s in it. Speaking of Murder stars Jean Gabin as Louis Bertain/Louis le blond, Annie Girardot as Hélène, Lino Ventura as Pepito and Paul Frankeur as Fredo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Speaking of Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speaking of Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speaking of Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speaking of Murder (1957)?
- In US, Speaking of Murder is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Speaking of Murder worth watching?
- Speaking of Murder holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Speaking of Murder?
- Speaking of Murder stars Jean Gabin, Annie Girardot, Lino Ventura, Paul Frankeur and Marcel Bozzuffi.
- When was Speaking of Murder released?
- Speaking of Murder was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.