Crime and Punishment (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1956, Crime and Punishment is a drama film directed by Georges Lampin, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A young tormented student can no longer stand his miserable life. To avoid his sister marrying an old antiques dealer out of convenience, he murders a pawnbroker to steal his money. Very quickly, it is taken from remorse and confides to a young prostitute. The latter, very believing, advises him to go. He opposes this idea, but guilt devours him. He is soon struck by remorse, and confides in a young prostitute, who advise him to surrender. He opposes this idea, but guilt devours him.
Who’s in it. Crime and Punishment stars Jean Gabin as Commissaire Gallet, Marina Vlady as Lili Marcellin, Ulla Jacobsson as Nicole Brunel and Bernard Blier as Antoine Monestier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Crime and Punishment 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 Crime and Punishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime and Punishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime and Punishment (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crime and Punishment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crime and Punishment worth watching?
- Crime and Punishment holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crime and Punishment?
- Crime and Punishment stars Jean Gabin, Marina Vlady, Ulla Jacobsson, Bernard Blier and Robert Hossein.
- When was Crime and Punishment released?
- Crime and Punishment was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.