On Trial (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1954, On Trial is a crime film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Prosecutor Etzel discovers that his father has sentenced a man, Leonardo Maurizius, on mere presumptions. He then makes it a point of honor to trace the sources of the case to uncover the truth.
Who’s in it. On Trial stars Daniel Gélin as Léonard Maurizius, Madeleine Robinson as Elisabeth Maurizius, Adolf Wohlbrück as Grégoire Waremme and Charles Vanel as Wolf Andergast, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, On Trial sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Trial page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Trial tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Trial (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On Trial change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On Trial worth watching?
- On Trial holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On Trial?
- On Trial stars Daniel Gélin, Madeleine Robinson, Adolf Wohlbrück, Charles Vanel and Eleonora Rossi Drago.
- When was On Trial released?
- On Trial was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.