Radio Corbeau (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1989, Radio Corbeau is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Yves Boisset, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. This fast-paced mystery is in part based on a novel by Yves Ellena and is at least equally based on the 1943 classic Le Corbeau, which in 1951 was produced in English by Otto Preminger as The Thirteenth Letter. In this movie, someone is using a pirate radio broadcast to dish the dirt on the lives of the elite of a small French town.

Who’s in it. Radio Corbeau stars Claude Brasseur as Paul Maurier, Pierre Arditi as Duval, l'inspecteur, Christine Boisson as Agnès Deluca and Évelyne Bouix as Françoise, la compagne de Duval, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Radio Corbeau 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 Radio Corbeau page.

If you liked it. Fans of Radio Corbeau tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Radio Corbeau (1989)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Radio Corbeau change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Radio Corbeau worth watching?
Radio Corbeau holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Radio Corbeau?
Radio Corbeau stars Claude Brasseur, Pierre Arditi, Christine Boisson, Évelyne Bouix and Jean-Pierre Bisson.
When was Radio Corbeau released?
Radio Corbeau was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.