Lilac (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1932, Lilac is a crime film directed by Anatole Litvak, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Also known as Lilac, this early Anatole Litvak-directed talkie was based on a play by Tristan Bernard and Charles Henry Hirsch. The story bears traces of the Bertold Brecht-Weill piece The Threepenny Opera, with heroine Lilac (Marcelle Romeo) consorting with the criminal scum of Paris. Lilac falls in love with a handsome detective (Andre Luguet), but he doesn't let his emotions stand in the way of his duty, and in the end he reluctantly turns her over to the authorities. At $120,000, Coeur de Lilas was one of the most expensive movies to come out of France in 1931, but it more than made back its cost at the box-office.
Who’s in it. Lilac stars Marcelle Romee as Coeur de Lilas, André Luguet as André Lucot, Fréhel as La Douleur and Jean Gabin as Martousse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Lilac 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 Lilac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lilac tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lilac (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lilac change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lilac worth watching?
- Lilac holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lilac?
- Lilac stars Marcelle Romee, André Luguet, Fréhel, Jean Gabin and Lydie Villars.
- When was Lilac released?
- Lilac was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.