Valley of Hell (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1943, Valley of Hell is a drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Noël Bienvenu, owner of a career, is a widower and lives with his parents. His son Bastien, whom he despises, was sentenced to six months in prison for theft. Noël goes to see a dying friend, Romieux, who asks him to take care of his daughter Marthe, who has settled in Paris (Batignolles district). Noël goes there and discovers that Marthe is destitute (her lover Gaston being an incarcerated mobster): he then offers her to come and live with him and soon, marries her.
Who’s in it. Valley of Hell stars Ginette Leclerc as Marthe, Gabrielle Fontan as La mère Bienvenu, Nicole Chollet as Gustine and Colette Régis as La religieuse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Valley of Hell 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 Valley of Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Valley of Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Valley of Hell (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Valley of Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Valley of Hell worth watching?
- Valley of Hell holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Valley of Hell?
- Valley of Hell stars Ginette Leclerc, Gabrielle Fontan, Nicole Chollet, Colette Régis and Gabriel Gabrio.
- When was Valley of Hell released?
- Valley of Hell was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.