The Unfrocked One
Originally released in 1954. The Unfrocked One is a drama film. directed by Léo Joannon.
Starring Pierre Fresnay, Pierre Trabaud, and Nicole Stéphane
Synopsis
Pierre Fresnay plays the title character in Le Defroque (The Defrocked One). Cast out by his church, former priest Maurice (Fresnay) delights in mocking the traditions and credos of Catholicism. Even so, young Gerard (Pierre Trabaud) becomes convinced that Maurice has never truly lost his calling. Becoming a priest himself, Gerard devotes his life to bringing Maurice back into the fold. Things don't turn out quite as Gerard hopes, however; he has not reckoned with the possibility that Maurice may have been driven into insanity by his raging self-hatred.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Fresnay
as Maurice Morand
Pierre Trabaud
as Gérard Lacassagne
Nicole Stéphane
as Catherine Grandpré
Marcelle Géniat
as Mme Morand
Jacques Fabbri
as L'ordonnance
Abel Jacquin
as Le père supérieur
Georges Lannes
as Le colonel
Renaud Mary
as L'antiquaire
Guy Decomble
as Le père Mascle
René Havard
as Un officier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC)
- Gaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Unfrocked One about?
Pierre Fresnay plays the title character in Le Defroque (The Defrocked One). Cast out by his church, former priest Maurice (Fresnay) delights in mocking the traditions and credos of Catholicism. Ev...
Who directed The Unfrocked One?
The Unfrocked One was directed by Léo Joannon.
How long is The Unfrocked One?
The Unfrocked One has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Unfrocked One released?
The Unfrocked One was released on February 26, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Unfrocked One?
The main cast of The Unfrocked One includes Pierre Fresnay, Pierre Trabaud, Nicole Stéphane, Marcelle Géniat, Jacques Fabbri.