Deficiency (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1994, Deficiency is a drama film directed by David Rozenberg, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of a French loner, Roland Resse, who is torn between the anti-Semitic hate of a fascist co-worker and the love of his warmhearted landlady. Roland's struggle to reconcile the different sides of his life explodes in heart-wrenching violence when he discovers that the old woman is Jewish.
Who’s in it. Deficiency stars Arlette Balkis as Madame Dietrich, Jérôme Frey as Roger, Christophe Garcia as Roland Resse and Jean Marc Le Bars as 'Zyklon B'.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Deficiency sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deficiency page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deficiency tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deficiency (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deficiency change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deficiency worth watching?
- Deficiency holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deficiency?
- Deficiency stars Arlette Balkis, Jérôme Frey, Christophe Garcia and Jean Marc Le Bars.
- When was Deficiency released?
- Deficiency was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.