Back to the Wall

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.

Cast

Jeanne Moreau

as Gloria Decrey

Gérard Oury

as Jacques Decrey

Philippe Nicaud

as Yves Normand

Claire Maurier

as Ghislaine

Gérard Buhr

as Mario

George Cusin

as Police commissioner

Robert Bazil

as Police inspector

Jean Degrave

as Le bijoutier

Richard Francœur

as Jeweler

Françoise Honorat

as Guest of the Decreys

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