Elevator to the Gallows (1958)

In the shadowy labyrinth of power and deception, Julien Tavernier, an employee at a lucrative arms dealership, finds himself entangled in a dangerous liaison with Florence, the sultry wife of his formidable boss. Their clandestine affair fuels a daring plot to end the life of Florence's husband, staging the act as a tragic suicide. Yet, in the intricate dance of murder and manipulation, even the most meticulously crafted plans can unravel. After successfully executing their audacious scheme, Julien is haunted by a chilling realization - a forgotten rope, left at the scene, could serve as a damning piece of evidence, tying him to the crime. Seized by panic, he rushes back to the towering edifice of his workplace, hoping to erase his potentially incriminating mistake. However, their neatly woven web of deception begins to fray at the edges, as unforeseen complications arise, threatening to expose their deadly secret. The lovers find themselves ensnared in their own machinations, spiraling down a treacherous path that emphasizes a timeless adage - justice, in its own macabre way, always finds a way to serve its cold dish of dessert. "Elevator to the Gallows" is a thrilling exploration of desperate love, bold ambition, and the chilling consequences that often accompany a dance with death. This 1958 classic lures viewers into a suspenseful world where every turn could lead to an unexpected dead end.

Elevator to the Gallows is a crime movie featuring Jeanne Moreau and directed by Louis Malle.

Elevator to the Gallows is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Plex and Plex Player and it's also available on Criterion Channel and Max Amazon Channel.

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