Barba Azul (1944): reparto, argumento y streaming

1944 · Película · ★ 5.8

Barba Azul poster

Released in 1944, Barba Azul is a thriller, crimen, terror and misterio film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 71 minutes. “¡La historia de amor más siniestra jamás contada!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Un peligroso asesino, apodado Barba Azul, tiene aterrorizados a los habitantes de París. A todos menos a Lucille, una modesta costurera que, desoyendo el clamor popular, decide salir a dar un paseo nocturno por la ciudad. Gracias a ello conocerá a Gaston Morrell, un titiritero que le ofrecerá trabajo como modista en su espectáculo de marionetas. La llegada de Lucille a la compañía provocará los inevitables celos de Renee, la amante de Gaston. Lo que ninguna de las dos conoce es que Gaston posee una cara oculta que desearían no conocer jamás.

Who’s in it. Barba Azul stars John Carradine as Gaston Morrell, Jean Parker as Lucille, Nils Asther as Inspector Lefevre and Ludwig Stössel as Jean Lamarte, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Barba Azul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barba Azul page.

If you liked it. Fans of Barba Azul tend to enjoy El caballero oscuro, Pulp Fiction, Parásitos and El club de la lucha.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch Barba Azul (1944)?
In Estados Unidos, Barba Azul is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Barba Azul worth watching?
Barba Azul holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crimen, terror and misterio. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Barba Azul?
Barba Azul stars John Carradine, Jean Parker, Nils Asther, Ludwig Stössel and George Pembroke.
When was Barba Azul released?
Barba Azul was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.