Man of Desire (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1971, Man of Desire is a drama film directed by Dominique Delouche, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A man reevaluates his life. Étienne, a married writer, gives a lift to a young hitchhiker called Rudy who is mixed up with a gang of thugs. Étienne takes a liking to Rudy and brings him home, where a strong homoerotic attraction soon develops between them. Étienne also tries to extricate Rudy from his dangerous life in the streets, and seems ready to go to any lengths to achieve this goal..
Who’s in it. Man of Desire stars Emmanuelle Riva as Valentine, François Timmerman as Etienne, Eric Laborey as Jean aka Rudy and Patrice Alexsandre as Leader of the band, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Man of Desire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man of Desire (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man of Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man of Desire worth watching?
- Man of Desire holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man of Desire?
- Man of Desire stars Emmanuelle Riva, François Timmerman, Eric Laborey, Patrice Alexsandre and Gérard Averel.
- When was Man of Desire released?
- Man of Desire was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.