Lady Killer (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1937, Lady Killer is a drama, war and romance film directed by Jean Grémillon, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Lucien Bourrache, a good looking non-commissioned officer at the Spahis, is used to charm many women. He met Madeleine Courtois at Cannes. She is beautiful and lives in luxury. He lends her a large amount of money, which she loses gambling. Then she drops him. But Lucien is now in love, and once demobilized, he goes to Paris to find her again. But he's not so sexy without his uniform, and Madeleine and him do not belong to the same milieu.
Who’s in it. Lady Killer stars Jean Gabin as Lucien Bourrache, dit 'Gueule d'Amour', Mireille Balin as Madeleine Courtois, l'aventurière, Pierre Etchepare as le patron de l'hôtel and Henri Poupon as Monsieur Cailloux, le restaurateur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Lady Killer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Killer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Killer (1937)?
- In US, Lady Killer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady Killer worth watching?
- Lady Killer holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lady Killer?
- Lady Killer stars Jean Gabin, Mireille Balin, Pierre Etchepare, Henri Poupon and Jean Aymé.
- When was Lady Killer released?
- Lady Killer was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.