The New Men (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1936, The New Men is a drama film directed by Marcel L'Herbier, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Dedicated to men, natives and French, which under the leadership of General Lyautey, made modern Morocco. After a historical prologue where we see Clemenceau yield to the entreaties of Lyautey, we are witnessing the arrival of settlers on Moroccan soil with the rapid rise of one of them: the ambitious Bourron. Similarly it has conquered the land from scratch, Bourron could conquer a woman, Christiane, who followed him not without confessing his love for another man. It is this love that Bourron will use later to acquire a forest of olive trees, which he believed to be the symbol of its success. Christiane accept but never forgive her husband...
Who’s in it. The New Men stars Harry Baur as Bourron, Natalie Paley as Christiane, Gabriel Signoret as Le Maréchal Lyautey and Claude Sainval as Jean de Sainte-Foy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The New Men 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 The New Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Men (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The New Men worth watching?
- The New Men holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Men?
- The New Men stars Harry Baur, Natalie Paley, Gabriel Signoret, Claude Sainval and Jean Marais.
- When was The New Men released?
- The New Men was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.