Le Corbeau
"One of the Most Discussed Films in the History of French Cinema!"
Originally released in 1943. Le Corbeau is a mystery/drama film. directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
Starring Pierre Fresnay, Ginette Leclerc, and Micheline Francey
Synopsis
Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders. The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as "Le Corbeau" (The Raven) soon targets the whole town, exposing everyone's dark secrets.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (304 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Fresnay
as Le docteur Rémy Germain
Ginette Leclerc
as Denise Saillens
Micheline Francey
as Laura Vorzet
Héléna Manson
as Marie Corbin, l'infirmière
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
as La mercière
Sylvie
as La mère du cancéreux
Liliane Maigné
as Rolande Saillens
Pierre Larquey
as Michel Vorzet
Noël Roquevert
as Saillens, le directeur de l'école
Bernard Lancret
as Le substitut
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Continental Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Corbeau about?
Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village lead...
Who directed Le Corbeau?
Le Corbeau was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
How long is Le Corbeau?
Le Corbeau has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Le Corbeau released?
Le Corbeau was released on September 28, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Le Corbeau?
The main cast of Le Corbeau includes Pierre Fresnay, Ginette Leclerc, Micheline Francey, Héléna Manson, Jeanne Fusier-Gir.
Is Le Corbeau worth watching?
Le Corbeau has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 304 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.