Paris Underground (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1945, Paris Underground is a drama and war film directed by Gregory Ratoff, running about 96 minutes. “SENSATIONAL! REVEALING! Amazing story that tears the veil of secrecy from terrors of occupied Paris!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Constance Bennett both produced and starred in the espionager Paris Underground. Bennett and Gracie Fields play, respectively, an American and an English citizen trapped in Paris when the Nazis invade. The women team up to help Allied aviators escape from the occupied city into Free French territory. The screenplay was based on the true wartime activities of Etta Shiber, who engineered the escape of nearly 300 Allied pilots. British fans of comedienne Gracie Fields were put off by the scenes in which she is tortured by the Gestapo, while Constance Bennett's following had been rapidly dwindling since the 1930s; as a result, the heartfelt but tiresome Paris Underground failed to make a dent at the box-office. It would be Constance Bennett's last starring film--and Gracie Fields' last film, period.
Who’s in it. Paris Underground stars Constance Bennett as Kitty de Mornay, Gracie Fields as Emmeline Quayle, George Rigaud as Andre de Mornay and Kurt Kreuger as Capt. Kurt von Weber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Paris Underground has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paris Underground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paris Underground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris Underground (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paris Underground change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paris Underground worth watching?
- Paris Underground holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paris Underground?
- Paris Underground stars Constance Bennett, Gracie Fields, George Rigaud, Kurt Kreuger and Eily Malyon.
- When was Paris Underground released?
- Paris Underground was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.