Devil in the Flesh (1947)
In France during World War I, Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. Marthe then begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year-old François, with whom she had a dalliance before marrying Jacques. Jealous François struggles with the fact that Marthe is married, while she tries to prove her devotion to her young, hotheaded lover. Things become even more complex when Marthe becomes pregnant with Jacques' baby.
Director: Claude Autant-Lara
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 12, 1947
Cast
- Micheline Presle - Marthe Grangier
- Gérard Philipe - François Jaubert
- Denise Grey - Madame Grangier
- Jean Debucourt - Edouard Jaubert
- Pierre Palau - Monsieur Marin
- Jean Lara - Jacques Lacombe
- Michel François - René
- Germaine Ledoyen - Madame Jaubert
- Jeanne Pérez - Madame Marin
- Jacques Tati - Officer at the bar
Screenplay
Music: René Cloërec
Cinematography: Michel Kelber
Editing: Madeleine Gug
Production: Transcontinental Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs
Keywords
adultery, based on novel or book, world war i
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Devil in the Flesh about?
- In France during World War I, Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. Marthe then begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year-old François, with whom she had a dalliance before marrying Jacques. Jealous François struggles with the fact that Marthe is married, while she tries to prove her devotion to her young, hotheaded lover. Things become even more complex when Marthe becomes pregnant with Jacques' baby.
- Who directed Devil in the Flesh?
- Devil in the Flesh was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
- Who stars in Devil in the Flesh?
- Devil in the Flesh stars Micheline Presle, Gérard Philipe, Denise Grey, Jean Debucourt, Pierre Palau, Jean Lara.
- How long is Devil in the Flesh?
- Devil in the Flesh has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Devil in the Flesh?
- Devil in the Flesh is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Devil in the Flesh produced?
- Devil in the Flesh was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Devil in the Flesh?
- The themes of Devil in the Flesh include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs.