Crime and Punishment (1956)

A young tormented student can no longer stand his miserable life. To avoid his sister marrying an old antiques dealer out of convenience, he murders a pawnbroker to steal his money. Very quickly, it is taken from remorse and confides to a young prostitute. The latter, very believing, advises him to go. He opposes this idea, but guilt devours him. He is soon struck by remorse, and confides in a young prostitute, who advise him to surrender. He opposes this idea, but guilt devours him.

• Parental Guidance: PG-13
• Release Date: 1956-12-04
• Runtime: 1h 47min
• Production Company: Champs-Élysées Productions
• Production Country: France
• Director: Georges Lampin