Cecile Is Dead (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, Cecile Is Dead is a crime and mystery film directed by Maurice Tourneur, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Cecile, a young girl who goes to the offices of the Judicial Police several times in a row to complain about nightly visits to the apartment she occupies with her aunt, is not taken seriously by the police until she the day she is found murdered.
Who’s in it. Cecile Is Dead stars Albert Préjean as Le commissaire Maigret, Santa Relli as Cécile, Germaine Kerjean as Madame Boynet and Luce Fabiole as Madame Petitot, la concierge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cecile Is Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cecile Is Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cecile Is Dead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cecile Is Dead (1944)?
- In US, Cecile Is Dead is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cecile Is Dead worth watching?
- Cecile Is Dead holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cecile Is Dead?
- Cecile Is Dead stars Albert Préjean, Santa Relli, Germaine Kerjean, Luce Fabiole and Liliane Maigné.
- When was Cecile Is Dead released?
- Cecile Is Dead was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.