The Puritan (1938)

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A religious fanatic finds his entire life and philosophy turned upside-down as he falls in love with a girl and kills her in a jealous rage. His search is for peace of mind and a desire to justify the murder of the girl to himself. His mind becomes distraught as he gropes trying to rationalize his deed and his world falls apart around him. A police inspector patiently and tirelessly stays on Barrault's trail, without putting him under arrest, though convinced he is the murderer, and waiting for the moment when he feels Barrault will break under the strain of his own religious fanaticism.

Director: Jeff Musso
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Screenplay

Music: Jacques Belasco
Cinematography: Curt Courant, Charles Bauer
Editing: Émilienne Nelissen
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jeff Musso
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Puritan about?
A religious fanatic finds his entire life and philosophy turned upside-down as he falls in love with a girl and kills her in a jealous rage. His search is for peace of mind and a desire to justify the murder of the girl to himself. His mind becomes distraught as he gropes trying to rationalize his deed and his world falls apart around him. A police inspector patiently and tirelessly stays on Barrault's trail, without putting him under arrest, though convinced he is the murderer, and waiting for the moment when he feels Barrault will break under the strain of his own religious fanaticism.
Who directed The Puritan?
The Puritan was directed by Jeff Musso.
Who stars in The Puritan?
The Puritan stars Pierre Fresnay, Jean-Louis Barrault, Viviane Romance, Louis-Jacques Boucot, Mady Berry, Alexandre Rignault.
How long is The Puritan?
The Puritan has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Puritan?
The Puritan is a Drama film.
Where was The Puritan produced?
The Puritan was produced in France.