Carola (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1973, Carola is a notable film directed by Norman Lloyd, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Norman Lloyd directed this televised production of Jean Renoir's World War II-era play. Taking place backstage at a theatrical performance in Nazi-occupied France, Carola is a tale of passion and intrigue that involves a beautiful stage actress and her emotional and psychological struggles over a Nazi officer, whom she is entangled in an affair with, and a Resistance leader whom she is hiding. Featuring Leslie Caron as Carola, the play also stars Mel Ferrer, Albert Paulsen, Michael Sacks, Carmen Zapata, and Anthony Zerbe.
Who’s in it. Carola stars Leslie Caron as Carola, Michael Sacks as Henri Marceau, Mel Ferrer as Gen. Franz von Clodius and Carmen Zapata as Mireille, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Carola 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 Carola page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carola (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carola change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carola worth watching?
- Carola holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carola?
- Carola stars Leslie Caron, Michael Sacks, Mel Ferrer, Carmen Zapata and Albert Paulsen.
- When was Carola released?
- Carola was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.