Bel Ami (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1939, Bel Ami is a notable film directed by Willi Forst, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Shortly after being demobilized, Georges Duroy becomes aware of his power over women in the arms of Rachel, a young singer. Thanks to his good looks and his charming manners and his unabashed cynicism he will rapidly rise to the top by courtesy of women women (Mme Walter, Clotilde, Madeleine), from journalist to member of Parliament to cabinet minister. But it is also the fair sex that will cause his fall in the end.
Who’s in it. Bel Ami stars Willi Forst as George Duroy, Olga Tschechowa as Madeleine, Hilde Hildebrand as Frau von Marelle and Ilse Werner as Suzanne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Bel Ami 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 Bel Ami page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bel Ami (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bel Ami change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bel Ami worth watching?
- Bel Ami holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami stars Willi Forst, Olga Tschechowa, Hilde Hildebrand, Ilse Werner and Lizzi Waldmüller.
- When was Bel Ami released?
- Bel Ami was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.