Les Violents (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1958, Les Violents is a mystery film directed by Henri Calef, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Pierre Tercelin who used to be a prosperous industrialist is now ruined and embittered, having become a mere lock keeper. A widower, he lives with his daughter Evelyne, a music-hall dancer. Claiming he is being persecuted by his cousin Edgar he gets in touch again with another cousin of his he hates, Bernard, a millionaire gun runner,who is also a victim of Edgar. It must be said that both Pierre and Bernard once caused Edgar to go bankrupt... Pierre offers Bernard to join efforts against Edgar. Soon after, Bernard dies of poison, which is only the first of a series of acts of violence. Tiercelin is shot at while going back home, Bernard's son is gunned down while his sister Luciane disappears. Chief-inspector Malouvier - who oddly enough looks very much like the suspect- investigates....
Who’s in it. Les Violents stars Paul Meurisse as Inspecteur Principal Malouvier, Françoise Fabian as Evelyne Tiercelin, Fernand Ledoux as Pierre Tiercelin and Béatrice Altariba as Lisiane Chartrain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Les Violents 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 Les Violents page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Violents tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Violents (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les Violents change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les Violents worth watching?
- Les Violents holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Violents?
- Les Violents stars Paul Meurisse, Françoise Fabian, Fernand Ledoux, Béatrice Altariba and Jean Meyer.
- When was Les Violents released?
- Les Violents was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.