The Best Part (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1955, The Best Part is a drama film directed by Yves Allégret, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Philippe Perrin, a young engineer passionate about his work, leads the construction of a huge dam in the High Alps. Like all the men who work on the building site, he gives the best part of himself. Unfortunately, his health deteriorates but he refuses to follow the doctor's orders as well as the advice of Micheline, a young nurse who has fallen in love with him. However, driven by the evolution of his illness, Philippe finally makes up his mind to go down to the valley for a treatment. On the very day of his departure though, a young Arab worker gets killed in a rock crusher...
Who’s in it. The Best Part stars Gérard Philipe as Philippe Perrin, Michèle Cordoue as Micheline, Georges Chamarat as Lemoigne and Valeria Moriconi as Odette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Best Part 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 Best Part page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Best Part tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Best Part (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Best Part change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Best Part worth watching?
- The Best Part holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Best Part?
- The Best Part stars Gérard Philipe, Michèle Cordoue, Georges Chamarat, Valeria Moriconi and Umberto Spadaro.
- When was The Best Part released?
- The Best Part was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.