The Last Turning (1939)
Frank, a hobo, ends up in a garage-truck stop in the middle of nowhere. Nick Marino, its older, kind and naive owner, is married to Cora, a sexy and mercenary woman half his age. Frank, although not a fan of hard work, accepts Nick's offer to work for him. Of course, it is not for Nick's sake that the young man becomes his attendant, but for the love of Cora under whose spell he has fallen at once. It does not take long before Cora, who despises her husband, asks her lover to help her get rid of him. Frank is reluctant at first but ...
Cast
- Fernand Gravey - Frank Maurice
- Michel Simon - Nick Marino
- Corinne Luchaire - Cora Marino
- Marcel Vallée - Judge
- Auguste Bovério - Priest
- René Bergeron - Commissioner
- Charles Blavette - Trucker
- Georges Douking - Player
- Marcel Duhamel - Gentleman in a hurry
- Etienne Decroux - Boss of the bistro
Screenplay
Themes
One-Night Stands and Consequences, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Lustful Desire and Seduction
Keywords
based on novel or book, pregnancy, seduction, deceived husband, cheat on husband, betrayal, love affair, murdered husband
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Turning about?
- Frank, a hobo, ends up in a garage-truck stop in the middle of nowhere. Nick Marino, its older, kind and naive owner, is married to Cora, a sexy and mercenary woman half his age. Frank, although not a fan of hard work, accepts Nick's offer to work for him. Of course, it is not for Nick's sake that the young man becomes his attendant, but for the love of Cora under whose spell he has fallen at once. It does not take long before Cora, who despises her husband, asks her lover to help her get rid of him. Frank is reluctant at first but ...
- Who directed The Last Turning?
- The Last Turning was directed by Pierre Chenal.
- Who stars in The Last Turning?
- The Last Turning stars Fernand Gravey, Michel Simon, Corinne Luchaire, Marcel Vallée, Auguste Bovério, René Bergeron.
- How long is The Last Turning?
- The Last Turning has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Turning?
- The Last Turning is a Drama, Crime, Romance film.
- Where was The Last Turning produced?
- The Last Turning was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Last Turning?
- The themes of The Last Turning include: One-Night Stands and Consequences, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Lustful Desire and Seduction.