L'Inconnu de Strasbourg (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1998, L'Inconnu de Strasbourg is a thriller film directed by Valeria Sarmiento, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Madeleine is with her lover, Jean-Paul, when her husband arrives home and catches the two together. Madeleine kills her husband and tells Jean-Paul to flee before the police arrive. After Jean-Paul drives away, he picks up a hitchhiker. When the car, stolen by the hitchhiker, explodes, police believe the dead hitchhiker is Jean-Paul. Madeleine takes up with Jean-Paul's brother, Bastien, while Jean-Paul, arriving in Strasbourg, is mistaken for the heir to a fortune. The detective on the case spends more time writing crime novels than investigating real-life crimes.
Who’s in it. L'Inconnu de Strasbourg stars Ornella Muti as Madeleine Wals, Charles Berling as Jean-Paul, Laurence Masliah as Magda and Johan Leysen as Bastien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, L'Inconnu de Strasbourg has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Inconnu de Strasbourg page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Inconnu de Strasbourg tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Inconnu de Strasbourg (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Inconnu de Strasbourg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'Inconnu de Strasbourg worth watching?
- L'Inconnu de Strasbourg holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L'Inconnu de Strasbourg?
- L'Inconnu de Strasbourg stars Ornella Muti, Charles Berling, Laurence Masliah, Johan Leysen and Christian Vadim.
- When was L'Inconnu de Strasbourg released?
- L'Inconnu de Strasbourg was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.