Fahrendes Volk (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1938, Fahrendes Volk is a drama film directed by Jacques Feyder, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Fernand has escaped from prison and finds shelter in the traveling circus Barlay, where his former wife Flora works as a predator trainer. Their son, now grown up, Marcel is an art rider and does not know that Fernand is his father. Marcel loves Yvonne, the daughter of director Barlay. He is against the connection, sends his daughter to Italy and convinces Marcel that Yvonne does not return his feelings.
Who’s in it. Fahrendes Volk stars Hans Albers as Fernand, Françoise Rosay as Madame Flora, Camilla Horn as Pepita, Kunstreiterin and Hannes Stelzer as Marcel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Fahrendes Volk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fahrendes Volk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fahrendes Volk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fahrendes Volk (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fahrendes Volk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fahrendes Volk worth watching?
- Fahrendes Volk holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fahrendes Volk?
- Fahrendes Volk stars Hans Albers, Françoise Rosay, Camilla Horn, Hannes Stelzer and Herbert Hübner.
- When was Fahrendes Volk released?
- Fahrendes Volk was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.