The Fire Within (1963)
Depressed Alain Leroy leaves the clinic where he was detoxified. He meets friends, acquaintances and women, trying to find a reason to continue living.
Director: Louis Malle
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: October 15, 1963
Cast
- Maurice Ronet - Alain Leroy
- Léna Skerla - Lydia
- Yvonne Clech - Mademoiselle Farnoux
- Hubert Deschamps - D'Averseau
- Jean-Paul Moulinot - Dr. La Barbinais
- Mona Dol - Madame La Barbinais
- Pierre Moncorbier - Moraine
- René Dupuy - Charlie (as René Dupuis)
- Bernard Tiphaine - Milou
- Bernard Noël - Dubourg
Screenplay
- Louis Malle (Screenplay)
- Pierre Drieu La Rochelle (Novel)
Music: Erik Satie
Cinematography: Ghislain Cloquet
Editing: Suzanne Baron
Production: Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood
Keywords
paris, france, melancholy, alcoholism, loneliness, clinic, luger
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fire Within about?
- Depressed Alain Leroy leaves the clinic where he was detoxified. He meets friends, acquaintances and women, trying to find a reason to continue living.
- Who directed The Fire Within?
- The Fire Within was directed by Louis Malle.
- Who stars in The Fire Within?
- The Fire Within stars Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla, Yvonne Clech, Hubert Deschamps, Jean-Paul Moulinot, Mona Dol.
- How long is The Fire Within?
- The Fire Within has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Fire Within?
- The Fire Within is a Drama film.
- Where was The Fire Within produced?
- The Fire Within was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Fire Within?
- The themes of The Fire Within include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.