Maigret Sets a Trap (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1958, Maigret Sets a Trap is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Jean Delannoy, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Four women were murdered, each was knifed and, though they had their clothes torn, they weren't molested. As the famed police inspector Jules Maigret pieces the clues together, he comes to realize that for the elusive man that he suspects to be unmasked, he has to set him a trap.
Who’s in it. Maigret Sets a Trap stars Jean Gabin as Commissaire Maigret, Annie Girardot as Yvonne Maurin, Olivier Hussenot as Lagrume and Jeanne Boitel as Louise Maigret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Maigret Sets a Trap has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maigret Sets a Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maigret Sets a Trap tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maigret Sets a Trap (1958)?
- In US, Maigret Sets a Trap is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maigret Sets a Trap worth watching?
- Maigret Sets a Trap holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maigret Sets a Trap?
- Maigret Sets a Trap stars Jean Gabin, Annie Girardot, Olivier Hussenot, Jeanne Boitel and Lucienne Bogaert.
- When was Maigret Sets a Trap released?
- Maigret Sets a Trap was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.
