L'Inconnu (1927) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1927 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1927, L'Inconnu is a thriller, drame, horreur and romance film directed by Tod Browning, running about 68 minutes. “Don't miss this startling spectacle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Le lanceur de couteaux Alonzo travaille dans un cirque sous le nom de scène de l'« Homme sans bras ». En réalité, il a toujours ses bras mais les dissimule pour donner plus d'effet à son numéro. Estrellita, sa partenaire, ne supporte pas les mains des hommes. Par amour pour elle, mais aussi pour échapper à la police, Alonzo décide de se faire réellement amputer des deux bras. Après l'opération, il découvre que la jeune fille, guérie de sa peur, aime son rival, Malabar, dont elle est devenue la partenaire. Désespéré, Alonzo tentera de le tuer lors de leur premier numéro...
Who’s in it. L'Inconnu stars Lon Chaney as Alonzo, Norman Kerry as Malabar, Joan Crawford as Nanon and Nick De Ruiz as Zanzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, L'Inconnu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Inconnu page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Inconnu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch L'Inconnu (1927)?
- In États-Unis, L'Inconnu is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is L'Inconnu worth watching?
- L'Inconnu holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drame, horreur and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in L'Inconnu?
- L'Inconnu stars Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz and John George.
- When was L'Inconnu released?
- L'Inconnu was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.