Violins at the Ball (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Violins at the Ball is a drama and war film directed by Michel Drach, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. In this WW II drama based on an autobiographical story by director Michel Drach, a Jewish boy and his family living in Nazi occupied France, attempt to escape the cruel invaders. Later the boy grows up to become a filmmaker obsessed with chronicling his childhood.
Who’s in it. Violins at the Ball stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Him (Michel), Gabrielle Doulcet as Mélanie, Michel's grandmother, David Drach as The child and Nathalie Roussel as Michel's sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Violins at the Ball 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 Violins at the Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violins at the Ball tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Violins at the Ball (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Violins at the Ball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Violins at the Ball worth watching?
- Violins at the Ball holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Violins at the Ball?
- Violins at the Ball stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Gabrielle Doulcet, David Drach, Nathalie Roussel and Marie-José Nat.
- When was Violins at the Ball released?
- Violins at the Ball was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.