The Common Man (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1975, The Common Man is a thriller and drama film directed by Yves Boisset, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. As every summer, Georges Lajoie, his wife Ginette and grown-up son Léon go on holiday to Loulou's campsite. They join old friends, the Schumachers and the Colins. Brigitte Colin, the daughter, is quite a pretty young girl now. One day, Georges rapes and murders her. He hides the body near the barracks of the immigrant Arab workers. The racism of the campers will do the rest... A virulent lampoon against the average Frenchman's racism.
Who’s in it. The Common Man stars Jean Carmet as Georges Lajoie, Pascale Roberts as Madame Colin, Ginette Garcin as Ginette Lajoie and Michel Peyrelon as Albert Schumacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Common Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Common Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Common Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Common Man (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Common Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Common Man worth watching?
- The Common Man holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Common Man?
- The Common Man stars Jean Carmet, Pascale Roberts, Ginette Garcin, Michel Peyrelon and Jacques Chailleux.
- When was The Common Man released?
- The Common Man was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.