The Gates of Paris (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1957, The Gates of Paris is a comedy and drama film directed by René Clair, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Juju, a drunken oaf who feels the need of being important to someone---anyone---and his friend The Artist are forced at gunpoint to house a fugitive, Pierre Barbier, in Juju's broken-down home. The urge for being needed is such in Juju that he gives up drinking and takes care of Pierre. But one day Juju finds out that Pierre has been making love to his girl Maria...
Who’s in it. The Gates of Paris stars Pierre Brasseur as Juju, Georges Brassens as the artist, Henri Vidal as Pierre Barbier and Dany Carrel as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Gates of Paris 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 The Gates of Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gates of Paris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gates of Paris (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gates of Paris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gates of Paris worth watching?
- The Gates of Paris holds an audience score of 6.7 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 The Gates of Paris?
- The Gates of Paris stars Pierre Brasseur, Georges Brassens, Henri Vidal, Dany Carrel and Raymond Bussières.
- When was The Gates of Paris released?
- The Gates of Paris was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.