Cordial Agreement (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1939, Cordial Agreement is a drama and history film directed by Marcel L'Herbier, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The film depicts events between the Fashoda crisis in 1898 and the 1904 signing of the Entente Cordiale creating an alliance between Britain and France and ending their historic rivalry. It was based on the book King Edward VII and His Times by André Maurois. It was made with an eye to its propaganda value, following the Munich Agreement of September 1938 and in anticipation of the outbreak of a Second World War which would test the bonds between Britain and France in a conflict with Nazi Germany.
Who’s in it. Cordial Agreement stars Victor Francen as Edouard VII, Prince and King, Bernard Lancret as Jean Roussel, Pierre Richard-Willm as Capt. Charles Roussel and Janine Darcey as Sylvia Clayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Cordial Agreement has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cordial Agreement page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cordial Agreement tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cordial Agreement (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cordial Agreement change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cordial Agreement worth watching?
- Cordial Agreement holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cordial Agreement?
- Cordial Agreement stars Victor Francen, Bernard Lancret, Pierre Richard-Willm, Janine Darcey and Gaby Morlay.
- When was Cordial Agreement released?
- Cordial Agreement was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.