Back Streets of Paris (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1946, Back Streets of Paris is a drama film directed by Jacques Feyder, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Madame Rose runs a seedy hotel in a suburb of Paris. Strong-minded but without the least moral scruple, she once killed her husband whose honesty was a hindrance to her business. Under a suspended sentence, she now indulges in smuggling. One day, Victor, one of her former accomplices hounded by the police, finds sanctuary with her. During a drinking spree, he has the bad idea to entrust to her a suitcase filled with bank notes, a loot with which Victor hopes to rebuild his life in South America. But Rose, lured by temptation, betrays Victor, who is arrested by the police. However, he manages to escape with only one thing in mind, to take revenge on Rose...
Who’s in it. Back Streets of Paris stars Françoise Rosay as Mme Rose, la tenancière de l'hôtel, Paul Meurisse as Victor Ménard, l'ancien complice de Mme Rose, Andrée Clément as Simone, la fille de Mme Rose and Simone Signoret as Gisèle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Back Streets of Paris 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 Back Streets of Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back Streets of Paris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back Streets of Paris (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back Streets of Paris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Back Streets of Paris worth watching?
- Back Streets of Paris 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 Back Streets of Paris?
- Back Streets of Paris stars Françoise Rosay, Paul Meurisse, Andrée Clément, Simone Signoret and Paul Demange.
- When was Back Streets of Paris released?
- Back Streets of Paris was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.