Crimson Curtain (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1952, Crimson Curtain is a drama film directed by André Barsacq, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Bertal, a despotic and hated theater director, is assassinated before a performance of Macbeth in which he was to play with Aurélia Nobli, his companion and Ludovic Arn, her lover. The police arrive on the scene and the investigation begins. Suspicion first falls on Sigurd, an old actor who had threatened Bertal. But parallels appear between the characters in the play and the actors who play them.
Who’s in it. Crimson Curtain stars Michel Barsacq as Pierrette's youngest son, Edmond Beauchamp as The actor who plays King Duncan, Pierre Brasseur as Ludovic Arn / Macbeth and Michel Simon as Lucien Bertal / Léonard, his understudy / Banquo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Crimson Curtain 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 Crimson Curtain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimson Curtain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crimson Curtain (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crimson Curtain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crimson Curtain worth watching?
- Crimson Curtain holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crimson Curtain?
- Crimson Curtain stars Michel Barsacq, Edmond Beauchamp, Pierre Brasseur, Michel Simon and Paul Barge.
- When was Crimson Curtain released?
- Crimson Curtain was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.