Good Lord Without Confession (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1953, Good Lord Without Confession is a drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Stuck in a loveless marriage, bourgeois industrialist Francois falls in love with Janine, another man's wife. Francois sets up Janine as his mistress, and she, mercenary soul that she is, likes the set-up so much that she continues the relationship even when her own husband returns from WW II. In the long run, however, Janine is the loser in the situation.
Who’s in it. Good Lord Without Confession stars Henri Vilbert as François Dupont, Danielle Darrieux as Janine Fréjoul, Claude Laydu as Roland Dupont and Ivan Desny as Maurice Fréjoul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Good Lord Without Confession 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 Good Lord Without Confession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Lord Without Confession tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Lord Without Confession (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good Lord Without Confession change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good Lord Without Confession worth watching?
- Good Lord Without Confession holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Lord Without Confession?
- Good Lord Without Confession stars Henri Vilbert, Danielle Darrieux, Claude Laydu, Ivan Desny and Grégoire Aslan.
- When was Good Lord Without Confession released?
- Good Lord Without Confession was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.