Carnival of Sinners (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1943, Carnival of Sinners is a fantasy and horror film directed by Maurice Tourneur, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A struggling artist buys a talisman that gives him love, fame and wealth. The talisman is a severed left hand, and it works perfectly, in fact, magically. But of course there is nothing free in this world, and after one year the devil comes and asks for his due.
Who’s in it. Carnival of Sinners stars Pierre Fresnay as Roland Brissot, Josseline Gaël as Irène, Noël Roquevert as Mélisse and Guillaume de Sax as Gibelin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Carnival of Sinners has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnival of Sinners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnival of Sinners tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnival of Sinners (1943)?
- In US, Carnival of Sinners is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carnival of Sinners worth watching?
- Carnival of Sinners holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carnival of Sinners?
- Carnival of Sinners stars Pierre Fresnay, Josseline Gaël, Noël Roquevert, Guillaume de Sax and Palau.
- When was Carnival of Sinners released?
- Carnival of Sinners was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.