The Man in the Raincoat (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1957, The Man in the Raincoat is a comedy and mystery film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 106 minutes. “QUELLE MADNESS! A triumph of simplicity over duplicity, under the deft direction of Julien Duvivier. A macabre comedy distilled in the cinema connoisseur's taste for the savory.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the absence of his wife, a clarinet player is induced by a friend to meet a call girl, but arrived after a crime. Perceived by some people leaving the scene of the crime covered by his raincoat, he became the only suspect for the police. His only hope is to discover the murderer before is name is mentionned publicly, specially in front of his wife.
Who’s in it. The Man in the Raincoat stars Fernandel as Albert Constantin, Bernard Blier as Mr Raphaël, le maître chanteur, Jacques Duby as Maurice Langlois and Jean Rigaux as Émile Blondeau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Man in the Raincoat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man in the Raincoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the Raincoat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in the Raincoat (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man in the Raincoat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man in the Raincoat worth watching?
- The Man in the Raincoat holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man in the Raincoat?
- The Man in the Raincoat stars Fernandel, Bernard Blier, Jacques Duby, Jean Rigaux and Judith Magre.
- When was The Man in the Raincoat released?
- The Man in the Raincoat was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.