The Cruel Embrace (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, The Cruel Embrace is a drama film directed by Marion Hänsel, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.
Who’s in it. The Cruel Embrace stars Thierry Frémont as Ludo, adolescent, Marianne Basler as Nicole Bossard, Yves Cotton as Ludo, enfant and Marie-Ange Dutheil as Mademoiselle Rakoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Cruel Embrace 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 The Cruel Embrace page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cruel Embrace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cruel Embrace (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cruel Embrace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cruel Embrace worth watching?
- The Cruel Embrace holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cruel Embrace?
- The Cruel Embrace stars Thierry Frémont, Marianne Basler, Yves Cotton, Marie-Ange Dutheil and André Penvern.
- When was The Cruel Embrace released?
- The Cruel Embrace was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.