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Le Grand Carnaval (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1983, Le Grand Carnaval is a drama and war film directed by Alexandre Arcady, running about 130 minutes.

What it’s about. The story follows Americans in Algeria at the time of the Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942.

Who’s in it. Le Grand Carnaval stars Philippe Noiret as Étienne Labrouche, Roger Hanin as Léon Castelli, Richard Berry as Rémy Castelli, le pilote d'avion, fils aîné de Léon and Peter Riegert as Walter Giammanca, le boss américain, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Le Grand Carnaval 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 Le Grand Carnaval page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le Grand Carnaval tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Le Grand Carnaval (1983)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Grand Carnaval change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Le Grand Carnaval worth watching?
Le Grand Carnaval holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Le Grand Carnaval?
Le Grand Carnaval stars Philippe Noiret, Roger Hanin, Richard Berry, Peter Riegert and Macha Méril.
When was Le Grand Carnaval released?
Le Grand Carnaval was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.