Jean de la Lune (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1949, Jean de la Lune is a notable film directed by Marcel Achard, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Marceline is pretty but inconstant. She has a brother, eccentric as well as invading, who serves as a go-between between the fickle young woman and her lovers. She has been the mistress of Richard for a while when Jeff, an engaging but but unrepentant dreamer, falls madly in love with her. Marceline first turns him down but finally accepts him after she breaks up with Richard. But the coquette has not given up her escapades to which the young florist, nicknamed "Jean de la Lune" for his naivety, turns a blind eye. Little time after their wedding , Marceline becomes infatuated with the good looks of a superficial young man, Alexandre. But Jeff, who has developed a fondness for Jean, intervenes to save the couple.
Who’s in it. Jean de la Lune stars Danielle Darrieux as Marceline, Claude Dauphin as Jeff, François Périer as Clotaire, aka Cloclo and Pierre Dux as Richard Verdelet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Jean de la Lune has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jean de la Lune page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jean de la Lune (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jean de la Lune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jean de la Lune worth watching?
- Jean de la Lune holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jean de la Lune?
- Jean de la Lune stars Danielle Darrieux, Claude Dauphin, François Périer, Pierre Dux and Jeannette Batti.
- When was Jean de la Lune released?
- Jean de la Lune was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.