End of Desire (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1958, End of Desire is a drama film directed by Alexandre Astruc, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Normandy, second half of the nineteenth century. Jeanne Dandieu lives in a manor house with her parents and their servant Rosalie. She gets to know Julien, a handsome man, whom she soon marries. Her happiness is short-lived as she finds out that not only has Julien married her for her money but he cheats on her as well, with Rosalie to crown it all.
Who’s in it. End of Desire stars Maria Schell as Jeanne Dandieu, Christian Marquand as Julien de Lamare, Pascale Petit as Rosalie and Louis Arbessier as Monsieur Dandieu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, End of Desire 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 End of Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of End of Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch End of Desire (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for End of Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is End of Desire worth watching?
- End of Desire holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in End of Desire?
- End of Desire stars Maria Schell, Christian Marquand, Pascale Petit, Louis Arbessier and Marie-Hélène Dasté.
- When was End of Desire released?
- End of Desire was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.