Maigret Sets a Trap (1958)

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Four women are murdered, each knifed and, despite torn garments, remain virtuous. As famed police inspector Jules Maigret pieces the clues together, he comes to realise that for the elusive man that he suspects to be unmasked, he has to set a trap.

• Released: 1958-01-29
• Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
• Runtime: 1h 59m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 125 votes

Directed by Jean Delannoy.

Top cast

• Jean Gabin as Commissioner Jules Maigret
• Annie Girardot as Yvonne Maurin
• Olivier Hussenot as Lagrume
• Jeanne Boitel as Louise Maigret
• Lucienne Bogaert as Veuve Adèle Maurin
• Jean Debucourt as Camille Guimard
• Paulette Dubost as Mauricette Barberot
• Lino Ventura as Inspecteur Torrence
• Jean Desailly as Marcel Maurin
• Guy Decomble as Mazet

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Where to watch Maigret Sets a Trap

• United States: stream on Kino Film Collection; watch free on Kanopy, Hoopla; rent on Amazon Video; buy on Amazon Video

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