Forbidden Fruit (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1952, Forbidden Fruit is a drama and romance film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A doctor, leading an agreed life of the provincial petty bourgeoisie, falls in love with a young woman. As their relationship deepens, he becomes violently jealous and blames her for her dating and friendships.
Who’s in it. Forbidden Fruit stars Fernandel as Dr. Charles Pellegrin, Françoise Arnoul as Martine Englebert, Jacques Castelot as Boquet, le propriétaire du 'Poker bar' and Fernand Sardou as Fontvielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Forbidden Fruit 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 Forbidden Fruit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Fruit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden Fruit (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forbidden Fruit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forbidden Fruit worth watching?
- Forbidden Fruit holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden Fruit?
- Forbidden Fruit stars Fernandel, Françoise Arnoul, Jacques Castelot, Fernand Sardou and René Génin.
- When was Forbidden Fruit released?
- Forbidden Fruit was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.