A Child in the Crowd (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1976, A Child in the Crowd is a drama film directed by Gérard Blain, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Deserted by his father, and dislocated by the Second World War, Paul is a boy who wants affection and attention and cannot find it at home. For a while, he becomes the pet of some German soldiers, running errands for them. Later, he helps the Resistance, and when the Americans come to stay, he is really in his element with them.
Who’s in it. A Child in the Crowd stars Jean François Cimino as Child, César Chauveau as Paul (Teenager), Annie Kovaks as mother of Paul and Cécile Cousseau as Micheline, enfant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, A Child in the Crowd 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 A Child in the Crowd page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Child in the Crowd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Child in the Crowd (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Child in the Crowd change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Child in the Crowd worth watching?
- A Child in the Crowd 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 A Child in the Crowd?
- A Child in the Crowd stars Jean François Cimino, César Chauveau, Annie Kovaks, Cécile Cousseau and Claude Treille.
- When was A Child in the Crowd released?
- A Child in the Crowd was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.