Strange M. Victor (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1938, Strange M. Victor is a drama and crime film directed by Jean Grémillon, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Outwardly, Monsieur Victor would appear to be the model citizen. A respectable Toulon shopkeeper, he has a devoted wife and is courteous and considerate to all who know him. However, beneath this veneer of respectability hides a notorious receiver of stolen goods, who trades with hardened criminals. Victor manages to keep up his double life without any difficulty until the fateful day when one of his partners in crime threatens to expose him. Fearing a scandal, Victor kills the crook in a moment of panic, using a shoemaker's tool. Naturally, the murder is blamed on a local shoemaker, who is sentenced to ten years' hard labour. Seven years later, the former shoemaker reappears in Toulon, having escaped from prison. The first person to recognise him is Monsieur Victor...
Who’s in it. Strange M. Victor stars Raimu as Victor Agardanne, Madeleine Renaud as Madeleine Agardanne, Pierre Blanchar as Bastien Robineau and Viviane Romance as Adrienne Robineau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Strange M. Victor 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 Strange M. Victor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange M. Victor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange M. Victor (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Strange M. Victor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Strange M. Victor worth watching?
- Strange M. Victor holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strange M. Victor?
- Strange M. Victor stars Raimu, Madeleine Renaud, Pierre Blanchar, Viviane Romance and Andrex.
- When was Strange M. Victor released?
- Strange M. Victor was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.