No Pockets in a Shroud (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1974, No Pockets in a Shroud is a drama and crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. In the newspaper he has just founded, journalist Dolannes exposes all the wheeling and dealing and scandals that go on in his town. But the day he exposes the socialist mayor's homosexual crime, he is shot dead by an unknown assailant in a cul-de-sac just before the paper is due to appear.
Who’s in it. No Pockets in a Shroud stars Jean Carmet as Comissaire Bude, Michel Constantin as Culli, Daniel Gélin as Laurence and Michael Lonsdale as Raymond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, No Pockets in a Shroud has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Pockets in a Shroud page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Pockets in a Shroud tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Pockets in a Shroud (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Pockets in a Shroud change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No Pockets in a Shroud worth watching?
- No Pockets in a Shroud holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Pockets in a Shroud?
- No Pockets in a Shroud stars Jean Carmet, Michel Constantin, Daniel Gélin, Michael Lonsdale and Jean-Pierre Marielle.
- When was No Pockets in a Shroud released?
- No Pockets in a Shroud was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.