Black Thursday (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, Black Thursday is a drama and history film directed by Michel Mitrani, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In Paris, in 1942, on a Thursday, the Parisian police herded together some 13,000 Jews for deportation to German territory. In this story, Paul (Christian Rist) is a teenager who tries to prevent this from happening. At first he attempts to save two elderly Jews, but they are resigned to their fate and comply with the order to assemble. For a short while, he is able to keep Jeanne (Christine Pascal) from joining them, but, after a long and strenuous day, she finally escapes from him he is too tired to chase after her.
Who’s in it. Black Thursday stars Christine Pascal as Jeanne, Judith Magre as madame Ash, Alice Sapritch as la vieille dame and Michel Auclair as monsieur Edmond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Black Thursday 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 Black Thursday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Thursday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Thursday (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Thursday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Thursday worth watching?
- Black Thursday holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Black Thursday?
- Black Thursday stars Christine Pascal, Judith Magre, Alice Sapritch, Michel Auclair and Christian Rist.
- When was Black Thursday released?
- Black Thursday was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.