Le Rouge et le Noir

Oct 29, 1954

3h 13m

★ 6.4

Overview

It's no holds barred for Julian in pursuit of upward mobility. Although expected to channel career aspirations into the Church of the post-Napoleonic era, his intensely romantic liaisons propel him forward at a pace he cannot control.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Franco London Films

Documento Film

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Cast

Julien Sorel

Gérard Philipe

Mrs. de Rénal

Danielle Darrieux

Mathilde de La Mole

Antonella Lualdi

Marquis de La Mole

Jean Mercure

Abbot Pirard

Antoine Balpêtré

Abbot Chélan

André Brunot

Elisa

Anna Maria Sandri

Mr. de Rénal

Jean Martinelli

Count Altamira

Pierre Jourdan

Lieutenant Liéven

Gérard Séty

Groom of Croisenoix

Robert Berri

Father Sorel

Alexandre Rignault

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