Back to the Wall (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, Back to the Wall is a drama and crime film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Rich industrialist Jacques Decret learns his wife Gloria is having an affair with a young actor. For revenge, he bombards her with anonymous letters, convincing her that her lover is the culprit while Gloria desperately seeks a way out.
Who’s in it. Back to the Wall stars Gérard Oury as Jacques Decrey, Jeanne Moreau as Gloria Decrey, Philippe Nicaud as Yves Normand and Jean Lefebvre as Mauvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Back to the Wall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to the Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to the Wall (1958)?
- In US, Back to the Wall is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back to the Wall worth watching?
- Back to the Wall holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back to the Wall?
- Back to the Wall stars Gérard Oury, Jeanne Moreau, Philippe Nicaud, Jean Lefebvre and Micheline Luccioni.
- When was Back to the Wall released?
- Back to the Wall was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.