The Convict (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1951, The Convict is a drama film directed by Willy Rozier, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The practice of Dr. Julien, a GP of Marseilles, consists mainly of drug-addicts. One day, one of his patient dies at his surgery and Julien yields to the temptation : he steals the dead man's money and hides the corpse in a trunk. But the whole thing is discovered and ... misinterpreted. The doctor is condemned for killing the junkie and sent to the Cayenne convict prison, from which he escapes. The Indians give him shelter and he is soon given the opportunity to return their good deed when a yellow fever epidemic strikes their tribe. A young woman helps to fight the disease and, thanks to her, Julien starts considering that a new life is possible for him.
Who’s in it. The Convict stars Pierre Gay as Doctor Julien, Lucien Nat as Messner, Lili Bontemps as Marie-Lou and Henri Arius as The neighbor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Convict has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Convict page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Convict tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Convict (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Convict change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Convict worth watching?
- The Convict holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Convict?
- The Convict stars Pierre Gay, Lucien Nat, Lili Bontemps, Henri Arius and Roger Blin.
- When was The Convict released?
- The Convict was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.