Just Before Nightfall
Seen it?1971 | 100 min | Drama, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
A married man who killed the wife of his best friend during a tryst feels compelled to turn himself in.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol
- Stéphane AudranHélène Masson
- Michel BouquetCharles Masson
- François PérierFrançois Tellier
- Henri AttalCavanna
- Jean CarmetJeannot
- Dominique ZardiPrince
- Brigitte PérinJoséphine Masson
- Pascal GillotAuguste Masson
- Anna DoukingLaure Tellier
- Daniel LecourtoisDorfmann