The Unfrocked One (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, The Unfrocked One is a drama film directed by Léo Joannon, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Pierre Fresnay plays the title character in Le Defroque (The Defrocked One). Cast out by his church, former priest Maurice (Fresnay) delights in mocking the traditions and credos of Catholicism. Even so, young Gerard (Pierre Trabaud) becomes convinced that Maurice has never truly lost his calling. Becoming a priest himself, Gerard devotes his life to bringing Maurice back into the fold. Things don't turn out quite as Gerard hopes, however; he has not reckoned with the possibility that Maurice may have been driven into insanity by his raging self-hatred.
Who’s in it. The Unfrocked One stars Pierre Fresnay as Maurice Morand, Pierre Trabaud as Gérard Lacassagne, Nicole Stéphane as Catherine Grandpré and Marcelle Géniat as Mme Morand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Unfrocked One has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unfrocked One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unfrocked One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unfrocked One (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unfrocked One change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unfrocked One worth watching?
- The Unfrocked One holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unfrocked One?
- The Unfrocked One stars Pierre Fresnay, Pierre Trabaud, Nicole Stéphane, Marcelle Géniat and Jacques Fabbri.
- When was The Unfrocked One released?
- The Unfrocked One was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.