The West (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, The West is a drama film directed by Henri Fescourt, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The film portrays the relationship between a female Moroccan student, who has been forced to leave her studies at the Sorbonne for financial reasons and works as a dancer in a Paris nightclub, and a French naval officer. However, on returning to Casablanca she is tricked into believing that he had the led attack on her village that wiped out her family. She begins to plot her revenge.
Who’s in it. The West stars Rama-Tahé as Hassina, Charles Vanel as Jean Cadière, José Noguéro as Armand and André Bacqué as Linières (as Bacqué), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The West page.
If you liked it. Fans of The West tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The West (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The West?
- The West stars Rama-Tahé, Charles Vanel, José Noguéro, André Bacqué and Hélène Robert.