Volpone (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1941, Volpone is a comedy film directed by Maurice Tourneur, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Volpone, an elderly Venetian, connives with his money-crazed servant to convince his greedy friends that he is dying, knowing that each will try to curry favor with him in order to be named his heir. He is inundated with valuable gifts, and soon finds himself entangled deeper and deeper in a web of lies.
Who’s in it. Volpone stars Harry Baur as Volpone, Louis Jouvet as Mosca, Charles Dullin as Corbaccio and Fernand Ledoux as Corvino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Volpone 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 Volpone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Volpone tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Volpone (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Volpone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Volpone worth watching?
- Volpone holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Volpone?
- Volpone stars Harry Baur, Louis Jouvet, Charles Dullin, Fernand Ledoux and Marion Dorian.
- When was Volpone released?
- Volpone was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.