La peau de chagrin (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1980, La peau de chagrin is a drama film directed by Michel Favart, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Raphaël de Valentin is a tormented, hopeless and penniless young aristocrat. An old antique dealer gives him a sorrowful skin that has the power to grant all the wishes of its owner. But he warns him: with each wish granted, the size of the skin will shrink.
Who’s in it. La peau de chagrin stars Marc Delsaert as Raphaël de Valentin, Catriona MacColl as Comtesse Fœdora, Anne Caudry as Pauline Gaudin de Witschnau and Richard Fontana as Horace Bianchon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, La peau de chagrin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La peau de chagrin page.
If you liked it. Fans of La peau de chagrin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La peau de chagrin (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La peau de chagrin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La peau de chagrin worth watching?
- La peau de chagrin holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La peau de chagrin?
- La peau de chagrin stars Marc Delsaert, Catriona MacColl, Anne Caudry, Richard Fontana and Jean-Marie Galey.
- When was La peau de chagrin released?
- La peau de chagrin was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.