Le Repas des fauves (1964): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1964, Le Repas des fauves is a drama and krieg film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. A diverse group of friends gather to celebrate a witless woman's birthday in this comedy drama set in France during World War II. The guests include an uncle who is a Nazi collaborator, a blind war veteran, a simpering physician, an arrogant educator, a patriotic girl, and the husband of the guest of honor. When some German soldiers are killed outside the house, the group is told by the Gestapo that they must choose among themselves two who will be shot if the killer is not caught. If two victims are not chosen, all seven at the party will be captured. Things sound pretty grim, but the black comedy begins when all seven try to save themselves by any means possible.

Who’s in it. Le Repas des fauves stars France Anglade as Sophie, Francis Blanche as Francis, Antonella Lualdi as Françoise and Claude Rich as Claude, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Le Repas des fauves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Repas des fauves page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le Repas des fauves tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.