The Burning Crucible (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1923, The Burning Crucible is a comedy and drama film directed by Ivan Mosjoukine, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman, named simply "Elle" and her husband, a wealthy industrialist, are not on the best of terms. While she enjoys the way he caters to her every whim, she wonders whether he really loves her. He, on the other hand, torments himself by imagining rivals. One morning she awakens from a nightmare in which she has been pursued by a man in various guises, who turns out to be the famous Detective Z, whose memoirs she has been reading. When she and her husband quarrel over leaving Paris permanently for a country estate, he goes to the "Trouve Tout" Agency and hires, of all people, Detective Z, to win back her affection.
Who’s in it. The Burning Crucible stars Ivan Mosjoukine as Zed, le détective, Natalia Lysenko as Elle, Nicolas Koline as Le mari and Camille Bardou as Le président du Club, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Burning Crucible 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 The Burning Crucible page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burning Crucible tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burning Crucible (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Burning Crucible change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Burning Crucible worth watching?
- The Burning Crucible holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burning Crucible?
- The Burning Crucible stars Ivan Mosjoukine, Natalia Lysenko, Nicolas Koline, Camille Bardou and Huguette Delacroix.
- When was The Burning Crucible released?
- The Burning Crucible was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.