Savage Triangle (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1951, Savage Triangle is a drama and crime film directed by Jean Delannoy, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel of the same name by writer Edouard Peisson, this Jean Delannoy film display one boy’s unconditional love for his mother, despite her tragic mistreatment of him. After being raised by a shepherd for the past 12 years, Simon (Pierre-Michel Beck) is reunited with his mother Marie (Madeleine Robinson). Marie is a prostitute in Marseilles and is now stable enough to welcome Simon back into her life. Unaware of her profession at first, Simon is happy to have his mom back, but in time he learns how she makes her living. This troubles Simon but he continues to love her, despite not loving her chosen profession. His anger toward this issue gets directed toward Marie’s louse of a boyfriend, Paul (Frank Villard), and the result is a heartfelt tale about love and family.
Who’s in it. Savage Triangle stars Madeleine Robinson as Marie, Frank Villard as Paul, Nicolas Amato as Le complice and Henri Arius as Victor - le patron du café, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Savage Triangle 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 Savage Triangle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savage Triangle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savage Triangle (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Savage Triangle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Savage Triangle worth watching?
- Savage Triangle holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Savage Triangle?
- Savage Triangle stars Madeleine Robinson, Frank Villard, Nicolas Amato, Henri Arius and Pierre-Michel Beck.