Boule de Suif (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1934, Boule de Suif is a drama film directed by Mikhail Romm, running about 64 minutes. “For the bourgeois she was and she is a prostitute” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A film adaptation of the short story of the same name by Guy de Maupassant. The action takes place in the XIX century. Franco-Prussian War of 1870. A group of French bourgeois leaves in a stagecoach from Rouen occupied by Prussian troops. Along with them comes one attractive demimonde lady. The only way to get out is to persuade her, nicknamed "Ball-of-Fat" a la "Boule-de-Suif" to satisfy the lust of the head of the gendarmerie...
Who’s in it. Boule de Suif stars Galina Sergeyeva as Elizabeth Rousset (Boule-de-Suif), Andrey Fayt as prussian officer, Anatoli Goryunov as Mr. Louiseau, wine merchant and Faina Ranevskaya as Mme. Loiseau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Boule de Suif 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 Boule de Suif page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boule de Suif tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boule de Suif (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boule de Suif change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boule de Suif worth watching?
- Boule de Suif 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 Boule de Suif?
- Boule de Suif stars Galina Sergeyeva, Andrey Fayt, Anatoli Goryunov, Faina Ranevskaya and Pyotr Repnin.
- When was Boule de Suif released?
- Boule de Suif was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.