Portrait of a Murderer (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1949, Portrait of a Murderer is a crime film directed by Bernard-Roland, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A circus daredevil is the next victim of a danger-seducing woman who tricks him into a potentially deadly stunt after he attempted to kill her.
Who’s in it. Portrait of a Murderer stars Maria Montez as Christina de Rinck, Erich von Stroheim as Eric, Arletty as Martha and Pierre Brasseur as Fabius / Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Portrait of a Murderer 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 Portrait of a Murderer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Portrait of a Murderer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Portrait of a Murderer (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Portrait of a Murderer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Portrait of a Murderer worth watching?
- Portrait of a Murderer holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Portrait of a Murderer?
- Portrait of a Murderer stars Maria Montez, Erich von Stroheim, Arletty, Pierre Brasseur and Marcel Dalio.
- When was Portrait of a Murderer released?
- Portrait of a Murderer was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.