Le Puritain (1938): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1938 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1938, Le Puritain is a drama, krimi and mystery film directed by Jeff Musso, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A religious fanatic finds his entire life and philosophy turned upside-down as he falls in love with a girl and kills her in a jealous rage. His search is for peace of mind and a desire to justify the murder of the girl to himself. His mind becomes distraught as he gropes trying to rationalize his deed and his world falls apart around him. A police inspector patiently and tirelessly stays on Barrault's trail, without putting him under arrest, though convinced he is the murderer, and waiting for the moment when he feels Barrault will break under the strain of his own religious fanaticism (IMDb).
Who’s in it. Le Puritain stars Pierre Fresnay as Le commissaire Lavan, Jean-Louis Barrault as Francis Ferriter, Viviane Romance as Molly and Louis-Jacques Boucot as Monsieur Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Le Puritain 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 Puritain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Puritain tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Le Puritain (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Puritain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Puritain worth watching?
- Le Puritain holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krimi and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Puritain?
- Le Puritain stars Pierre Fresnay, Jean-Louis Barrault, Viviane Romance, Louis-Jacques Boucot and Mady Berry.
- When was Le Puritain released?
- Le Puritain was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.