The Last Turning (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1939, The Last Turning is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Pierre Chenal, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Frank, a hobo, ends up in a garage-truck stop in the middle of nowhere. Nick Marino, its older, kind and naive owner, is married to Cora, a sexy and mercenary woman half his age. Frank, although not a fan of hard work, accepts Nick's offer to work for him. Of course, it is not for Nick's sake that the young man becomes his attendant, but for the love of Cora under whose spell he has fallen at once. It does not take long before Cora, who despises her husband, asks her lover to help her get rid of him. Frank is reluctant at first but ...
Who’s in it. The Last Turning stars Fernand Gravey as Frank, Michel Simon as Nick Marino, Corinne Luchaire as Cora Marino and Marcel Vallée as Le juge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Last Turning 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 The Last Turning page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Turning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Turning (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Turning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Turning worth watching?
- The Last Turning holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Turning?
- The Last Turning stars Fernand Gravey, Michel Simon, Corinne Luchaire, Marcel Vallée and Auguste Bovério.
- When was The Last Turning released?
- The Last Turning was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.