Prolific Belgian writer Georges Simenon's famed police inspector Jules Maigret has been portrayed by numerous actors for the better of a century, but never with such cool authority and meticulousness as Jean Gabin in Maigret Sets a Trap (aka Inspector Maigret, 1958). This blu-ray "Maigret sets a trap" can't be played in Europe. I wouldn't buy it. IMDb We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. I am happy to have all three versions of this movie and to watch three brilliant actors take on the challenge of Maigret. Maigret generally solves his cases with patience, getting the facts, fitting the pieces together, understanding the relationships and knowing the human condition. Police superintendent Maigret fears the criminal will strike again but he hasn't the slightest clue to his identity. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please choose a different delivery location. It elicits an atmosphere of France in the 50's - no Paris in the Springtime romanticism here. However, it’s worth mentioning that the film is filled with both slapstick and dark humor. Here, Maigret is served his coffee (in a bowl, naturellement) with a piece of baguette; one of the detectives orders a steak from a butcher, which is cut freshly for him on the table; and one of the interrogations is interrupted with a policeman bringing Maigret a tray of beer and sandwiches. When I think about this film, the word that I keep coming back to is sophisticated. I can imagine he is enjoying playing a serious role as much as I am enjoying his take on it so I have ordered the second set from the UK. Excellent portrayal of Maigret in Simenon's classic serial killer mystery, Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018. actor jean gabin did a superb job as maigret. Someone is murdering women who have nothing in common except their build and hair color. Maigret is the man who has experienced everything and has a pretty good idea about the rest. Unable to add item to List. Jean Gabin is the french Spencer Tracy, he comes in the movie as a sort of anxious relief, calm, cool, smoking on his pipe. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Inspector sets the bait for the murderer and patiently wait for him to take it and be cornered by the superior mind. A butcher of women stalks the dark alleyways of Paris, and it's up to the dogged detective to ensnare the madman before more corpses pile up. This DVD will not play on most DVD players sold in the UK [Region 2]. Jean Gabin tökéletes Maigret, fáradt, mégis fáradhatatlan, egykedvű, mégis kitartó, egyszerű, mégis hatékony. Gabin was perfectly suited as the inscrutable detective with a world weary view. It is an adaptation of the novel Maigret Sets a Trap by Belgian writer Georges Simenon featuring his fictional detective Jules Maigret. The book of the same title published in 1955 was an unusual one for Simenon. A work in progress, with many films still to add. Maigret And The St. Fiacre Affair (Maigret et L'affaire Saint-Fiacre). My synopsis barely scratches the surface, but I don’t want to give anything away. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. Please expect a delivery time of 5-7 days. Sublime. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The film feels long, but in a way it's almost intentional, with every meeting, every chance encounter possibly leading a little closer to cracking the case or at the very least a chance to have another puff of his pipe. Jean Gabin es un Maigret estupendo. Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018. Food is such an integral part of French culture that you can't help but notice "le porno de la nourriture" when watching their cinema. Unable to add item to List. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. In The New York Times, Bosley Crowther wrote, "If you haven't yet made the acquaintance of French writer Georges Simenon and his famous and fascinating Parisian detective, Inspector Maigret, you can't ask a better introduction to both...an exciting example of the author's sophisticated work and a beautifully clear and catchy portrait of the gumshoe, performed by Jean Gabin...This is a don't-miss picture for the mystery fans." Jean Gabin isn't so much a star but an overwhelming presence in this movie. maigret's extensive pipe collection was the only interesting thing about this movie. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. VERY disappointed . The themes are rich and sophisticated, many years ahead of its time. Please try again.

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