Le Franciscain de Bourges (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1968, Le Franciscain de Bourges is a comedy and drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Albert is a Franciscan monk and a medical orderly at a monastery in France. Although he is German, the kindly monk helps hide French resistance members. Albert tries to maintain the delicate balance between the warring factions by helping out the afflicted and not getting involved in political ideology.
Who’s in it. Le Franciscain de Bourges stars Hardy Krüger as Alfred Stanke, Jean Desailly as M. Toledano, Christian Barbier as L'abbé Barret and Reinhard Kolldehoff as Basedow.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Le Franciscain de Bourges 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 Le Franciscain de Bourges page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Franciscain de Bourges tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Franciscain de Bourges (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Franciscain de Bourges change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Franciscain de Bourges worth watching?
- Le Franciscain de Bourges holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Franciscain de Bourges?
- Le Franciscain de Bourges stars Hardy Krüger, Jean Desailly, Christian Barbier and Reinhard Kolldehoff.
- When was Le Franciscain de Bourges released?
- Le Franciscain de Bourges was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.