The Last Penny (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1946, The Last Penny is a comedy and drama film directed by André Cayatte, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Pierre risks being taken advantage of by an agency that sets up financial scams, he escapes thanks to Marcelle, the secretary of the director of the agency, who is a childhood friend. She does her best to keep the young man away from the scams of his boss. However, the director, in love with Marcelle and jealous of Pierre, succeeds in trapping and ruining him. Marcelle will then denounce him to the police, but before being arrested he will kill her.
Who’s in it. The Last Penny stars Gilbert Gil as Pierre Durban, Ginette Leclerc as Marcelle Levasseur, Fernand Charpin as Colon and Guy Decomble as Richard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Last Penny 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 Last Penny page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Penny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Penny (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Penny change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Penny worth watching?
- The Last Penny holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Penny?
- The Last Penny stars Gilbert Gil, Ginette Leclerc, Fernand Charpin, Guy Decomble and Gabrielle Fontan.
- When was The Last Penny released?
- The Last Penny was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.