Wasteland (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1960, Wasteland is a drama film directed by Marcel Carné, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Director Marcel Carné's 1960 look at juvenile delinquency, a pressing social issue in France at that time. Based on "Tomboy", an American pot-boiler novel by Hal Elison.
Who’s in it. Wasteland stars Danièle Gaubert as Dan, Roland Lesaffre as Big Chief, Maurice Caffarelli as Lucky and Constantin Andrieu as Marcel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Wasteland 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 Wasteland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wasteland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wasteland (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wasteland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wasteland worth watching?
- Wasteland holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wasteland?
- Wasteland stars Danièle Gaubert, Roland Lesaffre, Maurice Caffarelli, Constantin Andrieu and Jean-Louis Bras.
- When was Wasteland released?
- Wasteland was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.