Entente cordiale (1939): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1939 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1939, Entente cordiale is a drama and historie film directed by Marcel L'Herbier, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The film depicts events between the Fashoda crisis in 1898 and the 1904 signing of the Entente Cordiale creating an alliance between Britain and France and ending their historic rivalry. It was based on the book King Edward VII and His Times by André Maurois. It was made with an eye to its propaganda value, following the Munich Agreement of September 1938 and in anticipation of the outbreak of a Second World War which would test the bonds between Britain and France in a conflict with Nazi Germany.
Who’s in it. Entente cordiale stars Victor Francen as Edouard VII, Prince and King, Bernard Lancret as Jean Roussel, Pierre Richard-Willm as Capt. Charles Roussel and Janine Darcey as Sylvia Clayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Entente cordiale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Entente cordiale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Entente cordiale tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Entente cordiale (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Entente cordiale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Entente cordiale worth watching?
- Entente cordiale holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Entente cordiale?
- Entente cordiale stars Victor Francen, Bernard Lancret, Pierre Richard-Willm, Janine Darcey and Gaby Morlay.
- When was Entente cordiale released?
- Entente cordiale was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.