Les fanatiques (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, Les fanatiques is a drama film directed by Alex Joffé, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. RY A revolution breaks out in a South American country while its cruel dictator is on a trip to France. The rebels have made careful plans to blow up the dictator's private plane as he returns, but at the last second he changes plans and travels on a commercial flight. The rebels then must make a difficult decision: they must either blow up a flight filled with innocent passengers, or else allow the dictator to return home and take brutal reprisals against the leaders of the uprising.
Who’s in it. Les fanatiques stars Pierre Fresnay as Luis Vargas, Michel Auclair as Diego Dias, Françoise Fabian as Mlle Lambert and Grégoire Aslan as Le général Antonio Ribéra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Les fanatiques has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les fanatiques page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les fanatiques tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les fanatiques (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les fanatiques change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les fanatiques worth watching?
- Les fanatiques holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les fanatiques?
- Les fanatiques stars Pierre Fresnay, Michel Auclair, Françoise Fabian, Grégoire Aslan and Tilda Thamar.
- When was Les fanatiques released?
- Les fanatiques was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.