Agonies (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1964, Agonies is a crime and drama film directed by Jacques-Louis Mahé, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Angoroj (1964; Esperanto for "Agonies") was the first feature film to be produced entirely in Esperanto. (Jacques-Louis Mahé, a friend of Raymond Schwartz and under the pseudonym of 'Lorjak', had however already produced a silent Esperanto publicity film before World War II, titled Antaŭen! (Onwards!). At the start of the 1960s Mahé, a professional photographic and cinematic expert, invested in the production of the first fictional film in Esperanto. Using a scenario by Mahé himself, the actors of the Internacia Arta Teatro (International Arts Theatre) presented a crime story, set in the Parisian periphery of petty thieves and cheats. Other notable people who played parts in the film included Schwartz (the commissioner), Gaston Waringhien (the voice-over) and many from the environs of the contemporary Paris, including a very young Michel Duc-Goninaz.
Who’s in it. Agonies stars Michel Duc-Goninaz as L'aide-commissaire, Raymond Schwartz as Le commissaire, Gaston Waringhien as Narrateur and Jana Ravšelj as Irina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Agonies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Agonies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Agonies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Agonies (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Agonies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Agonies worth watching?
- Agonies holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Agonies?
- Agonies stars Michel Duc-Goninaz, Raymond Schwartz, Gaston Waringhien, Jana Ravšelj and Srdjan Flego.
- When was Agonies released?
- Agonies was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.