Bel ordure (1973): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1973, Bel ordure is a drama film directed by Jean Marboeuf, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Pierre used to be a top level football player but he quit. Now he is both a prestidigitator and a stool pigeon, benefiting from the protection of the chief inspector. In his dreams he is haunted by the horrors he saw (he took part in ?) during the Algerian War. Pierre lives with Marie, a young singer who performs at the same cabaret as him. Lately Marie has decided to start a career in the showbiz and Pierre is worried. Nothing alarming happens though, until a diabolical inspector, jealous of his superior, decides to manipulate Pierre. He also puts pressure on Poussin, Marie's pianist, and on Joseph, the night club's master of ceremony. What he wants is to compromise his superior and take his place. Will Pierre escape this ruthless trap?

Who’s in it. Bel ordure stars Bulle Ogier as Marie, the singer, Claude Brasseur as Pierre, the illusionist, Jean Rochefort as The police inspector and Andréas Voutsinas as Poussin, the pianist, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Bel ordure has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bel ordure page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bel ordure tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.