Colonel Chabert (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1943, Colonel Chabert is a drama film directed by René Le Hénaff, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a French officer who is assumed dead during the Napoleonic Wars, but returns ten years later to a very different France, both on a political and personal level. The film is based on the novel Colonel Chabert by Honoré de Balzac.
Who’s in it. Colonel Chabert stars Raimu as Le Colonel Hyacinthe Chabert, Marie Bell as La comtesse Rosine Ferraud, Jacques Baumer as Delbecq and Aimé Clariond as Maître Derville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Colonel Chabert 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 Colonel Chabert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Colonel Chabert tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Colonel Chabert (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Colonel Chabert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Colonel Chabert worth watching?
- Colonel Chabert holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Colonel Chabert?
- Colonel Chabert stars Raimu, Marie Bell, Jacques Baumer, Aimé Clariond and Pierre Alcover.
- When was Colonel Chabert released?
- Colonel Chabert was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.