Fou d'amour (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film

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Released in 1943, Fou d'amour is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Mesnier, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Claude, who temporarily replaces his father at the head of a department store, falls in love at first sight with a pretty female customer. He finds out that she is named Solange and that she is the goddaughter of Professor Hauteclerc, who runs a private psychiatric hospital. To come closer to the girl of his dreams, Claude has a crazy idea: he pretends to be mad so as to be placed in Hauteclerc's institution.

Who’s in it. Fou d'amour stars Elvira Popescu as Arabella, Henri Garat as Claude Sauvin, Andrex as Ulysse and Julien Carette as The man with the flies, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fou d'amour page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fou d'amour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fou d'amour (1943)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fou d'amour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Fou d'amour?
Fou d'amour stars Elvira Popescu, Henri Garat, Andrex, Julien Carette and Micheline Francey.
When was Fou d'amour released?
Fou d'amour was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.