Le Balafré (1948) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1948 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1948, Le Balafré is a thriller and policier film directed by Steve Sekely, running about 83 minutes. “Love couldn't hide the secret of his past...or shield them for the end of their future!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Un drame film noir dans lequel un arnaqueur sophistiqué, qui vient de voler de la foule, est forcé d'usurper l'identité d'un psychiatre qui lui ressemble, allant jusqu'à se couper sur la joue de dupliquer une cicatrice similaire sur le médecin. Quand il prend les choses encore plus loin, le karma arrive, le forçant à payer les dettes de son double.
Who’s in it. Le Balafré stars Paul Henreid as John Muller / Dr. Bartok, Joan Bennett as Evelyn Hahn, Eduard Franz as Frederick Muller and Leslie Brooks as Virginia Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Le Balafré has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Balafré page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Balafré tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Le Balafré (1948)?
- In États-Unis, Le Balafré is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Balafré worth watching?
- Le Balafré holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Balafré?
- Le Balafré stars Paul Henreid, Joan Bennett, Eduard Franz, Leslie Brooks and John Qualen.
- When was Le Balafré released?
- Le Balafré was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.