The Man Who Seeks the Truth (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, The Man Who Seeks the Truth is a comedy film directed by Alexander Esway, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean Vernet, an unselfish banker, feels fine : he has a charming mistress, Jacqueline ; a godson, Fernand, that he took in when he was a child and that he has brought up and cherished ever since ; a faithful friend, Lamblin ; and an adorable dog. But things are not so rosy as they look. Adrienne, Jean's sister, hates Jacqueline and is prepared to do everything to separate the couple. Worse, it looks as though Fernand has betrayed his godfather by sleeping with Jacqueline. To know more about those around him, Jean, a modern Volpone, decides to fake deafness.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Seeks the Truth stars Raimu as Jean Vernet, André Alerme as Victor, Jacqueline Delubac as Jacqueline Diel and Jean Mercanton as Fernand, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Seeks the Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Seeks the Truth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Seeks the Truth (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Seeks the Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Man Who Seeks the Truth?
- The Man Who Seeks the Truth stars Raimu, André Alerme, Jacqueline Delubac, Jean Mercanton and Gabrielle Dorziat.
- When was The Man Who Seeks the Truth released?
- The Man Who Seeks the Truth was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.