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The Night Caller

The Night Caller

Thriller · Action · Crime · 1975

A serial-killer frightens Paris by phoning young ladies at night, telling them insults about their lives. Minos, as he calls himself, wants to prevent the world from free women and he targets at first these ones. Commissaire Letellier is given the investigation and he has hard work with the maniac.

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The Night Caller

1975 Thriller · Action · Crime 2h 5m

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7.2 / 10

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A serial-killer frightens Paris by phoning young ladies at night, telling them insults about their lives. Minos, as he calls himself, wants to prevent the world from free women and he targets at first these ones. Commissaire Letellier is given the investigation and he has hard work with the maniac.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Henri Verneuil

Written by

Henri Verneuil

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Commissioner Jean Letellier

Charles Denner

Charles Denner

Inspector Moissac

Adalberto Maria Merli

Adalberto Maria Merli

Pierre Valdeck / Minos

Rosy Varte

Rosy Varte

Germaine Doizon

Jean Martin

Jean Martin

Divisional commissioner Sabin

Lea Massari

Lea Massari

Norah Elmer

Jean-François Balmer

Jean-François Balmer

Julien Dallas, student

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.