The Figurehead (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1948, The Figurehead is a notable film directed by Christian Stengel, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. At sea, sailors have got to make do with what they have. François is in love with.... the figurehead, the bust of a gorgeous woman.
Who’s in it. The Figurehead stars Madeleine Sologne as Claude, Georges Marchal as François Martineau, Pierre Dudan as Yves Morfouage and Antoine Balpêtré as Father Morfouage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Figurehead 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 The Figurehead page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Figurehead (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Figurehead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Figurehead worth watching?
- The Figurehead holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Figurehead?
- The Figurehead stars Madeleine Sologne, Georges Marchal, Pierre Dudan, Antoine Balpêtré and Jacqueline Pierreux.
- When was The Figurehead released?
- The Figurehead was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.