Devil in the Flesh
Originally released in 1947. Devil in the Flesh is a drama/romance film. directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Starring Micheline Presle, Gérard Philipe, and Denise Grey
Synopsis
In France during World War I, Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. Marthe then begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year-old François, with whom she had a dalliance before marrying Jacques. Jealous François struggles with the fact that Marthe is married, while she tries to prove her devotion to her young, hotheaded lover. Things become even more complex when Marthe becomes pregnant with Jacques' baby.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Micheline Presle
as Marthe Grangier
Gérard Philipe
as François Jaubert
Denise Grey
as Madame Grangier
Jean Debucourt
as Edouard Jaubert
Pierre Palau
as Monsieur Marin
Jean Lara
as Jacques Lacombe
Michel François
as René
Germaine Ledoyen
as Madame Jaubert
Jeanne Pérez
as Madame Marin
Jacques Tati
as Officer at the bar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Transcontinental Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devil in the Flesh about?
In France during World War I, Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. Marthe then begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year-old François, with whom she had a dall...
Who directed Devil in the Flesh?
Devil in the Flesh was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
How long is Devil in the Flesh?
Devil in the Flesh has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Devil in the Flesh released?
Devil in the Flesh was released on September 12, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Devil in the Flesh?
The main cast of Devil in the Flesh includes Micheline Presle, Gérard Philipe, Denise Grey, Jean Debucourt, Pierre Palau.