Cartouche (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1962, Cartouche is an action, comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 18th century, Louis de Bourguignon is working with the Malichot's gang, but their ways are too 'unethical' for him. He creates his own band, acting under the name of Cartouche, making audacious robberies of the rich people, and even distributing the takings with the poor. Thus, cartouche attracts the people's sympathies, Venus's love, and hate from the Police and Malichot... Cartouche can escape all the traps they set at him - except the entrapments of love. Eventually, he will be saved by a woman, at her own cost.
Who’s in it. Cartouche stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Louis-Dominique Bourguignon alias Cartouche, Claudia Cardinale as Vénus, Jess Hahn as La Douceur and Marcel Dalio as Malichot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Cartouche has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cartouche page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cartouche tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cartouche (1962)?
- In CA, Cartouche is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cartouche worth watching?
- Cartouche holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cartouche?
- Cartouche stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claudia Cardinale, Jess Hahn, Marcel Dalio and Jean Rochefort.
- When was Cartouche released?
- Cartouche was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.