Gibier de potence (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1951, Gibier de potence is a drama film directed by Roger Richebé, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Back from the war, Marceau Le Guern remembers. Educated in an orphanage run by Dominican brothers, he fell into misery when he left it. His only asset was his good looks, which did not escape the attention of Madame Alice, a shady woman who persuaded him to pose for pornographic photos meant for lonely aging women. Marceau also served as a gigolo before the war and captivity put an end to this juicy business. Now he wants to start a new life, all the more as ha has found love in the person of a pure young lady named Dominique. But Madame Alice won't hear of it...
Who’s in it. Gibier de potence stars Arletty as Mme Alice, Nicole Courcel as Dominique, Pierre Dux as le père Quentin and Mona Goya as Henriette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Gibier de potence 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 Gibier de potence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gibier de potence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gibier de potence (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gibier de potence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gibier de potence worth watching?
- Gibier de potence 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 Gibier de potence?
- Gibier de potence stars Arletty, Nicole Courcel, Pierre Dux, Mona Goya and Marcel Mouloudji.
- When was Gibier de potence released?
- Gibier de potence was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.