Behind the Facade (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1939, Behind the Facade is a drama and crime film directed by Georges Lacombe, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The owner of an apartment building is found murdered. Two rival policemen, Boucheron and Lambert, investigate the matter and get into the private lives of the tenants: an unfaithful judge, a crippled blind man and his daughter, an eccentric knife thrower, a shoplifter (and proud of it!), a bourgeois lady who has a bone to pick with a gigolo, a mistress who cheats on her lover, not forgetting the caretaker and a soldier in love.
Who’s in it. Behind the Facade stars Erich von Stroheim as Eric, Jules Berry as Alfrédo d'Avila, Gaby Morlay as Gaby and Elvira Popescu as Madame Rameau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Behind the Facade 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 Behind the Facade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Facade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Facade (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Facade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behind the Facade worth watching?
- Behind the Facade holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Behind the Facade?
- Behind the Facade stars Erich von Stroheim, Jules Berry, Gaby Morlay, Elvira Popescu and Michel Simon.
- When was Behind the Facade released?
- Behind the Facade was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.