Blanche Fury (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1948, Blanche Fury is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Marc Allégret, running about 90 minutes. “Young, lovely, passionately beautiful ... and her love was as wild and tempestuous as her name !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Penniless governess Blanche Fullerton takes a job at the estate of her rich relations, the Fury family. To better her position in life, Blanche marries her dull cousin, Laurence Fury, with whom she has a daughter. But before long, boredom sets in, and Blanche begins a tempestuous romance with stableman Philip Thorn. Together, they hatch a murderous plan to gain control of the estate.

Who’s in it. Blanche Fury stars Valerie Hobson as Blanche Fury, Stewart Granger as Philip Thorn, Michael Gough as Laurence Fury and Walter Fitzgerald as Simon Fury, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Blanche Fury has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blanche Fury page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blanche Fury tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blanche Fury (1948)?
In US, Blanche Fury is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Blanche Fury worth watching?
Blanche Fury holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blanche Fury?
Blanche Fury stars Valerie Hobson, Stewart Granger, Michael Gough, Walter Fitzgerald and Susanne Gibbs.
When was Blanche Fury released?
Blanche Fury was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.