Le Combat dans l’île (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1962, Le Combat dans l’île is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Alain Cavalier, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The charismatic, surly son of a wealthy industrialist, Clément, leads a double life as a member of a right-wing extremist organization. When he’s ratted out after a failed assassination attempt on a prominent politician, Clément and his long-suffering wife Anne flee Paris to the idyllic country home of his childhood friend, pacifist print-maker Paul. As affection blossoms between Paul and Anne, the emotional, as well as political tensions, soar and eventually explode.
Who’s in it. Le Combat dans l’île stars Romy Schneider as Anne, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Clément Lesser, Henri Serre as Paul and Diane Lepvrier as Cécile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Le Combat dans l’île has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Combat dans l’île page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Combat dans l’île tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Combat dans l’île (1962)?
- In US, Le Combat dans l’île is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Combat dans l’île worth watching?
- Le Combat dans l’île holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Combat dans l’île?
- Le Combat dans l’île stars Romy Schneider, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Henri Serre, Diane Lepvrier and Maurice Garrel.
- When was Le Combat dans l’île released?
- Le Combat dans l’île was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.