Lacombe, Lucien(1974)
Overview
In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo. Lucien grows to enjoy the power that comes with his position, but his life is complicated when he falls for France Horn, a beautiful young Jewish woman.
Director
Louis Malle
Studio
Hallelujah-Film GmbH
Cast
Pierre Blaise
as Lucien Lacombe
Aurore Clément
as France Horn
Holger Löwenadler
as Albert Horn
Therese Giehse
as La Grand-mère
Stéphane Bouy
as Jean-Bernard
Loumi Iacobesco
as Betty Beaulieu
René Bouloc
as Faure
Jean Rougerie
as Tonin
Pierre Decazes
as Aubert
Jacqueline Staup
as Melle Chauvelot
Cécile Ricard
as Marie
Ave Ninchi
as Mme Georges
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1974
Runtime
2h 18m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Hallelujah-Film GmbH • Vides Cinematografica • Nouvelles Éditions de Films
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What is Lacombe, Lucien about?▼
In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo. Lucien grows to enjoy the power that comes with his position, but his life is complicated when he falls for France Horn, a beautiful young Jewish woman.
Who directed Lacombe, Lucien?▼
Lacombe, Lucien was directed by Louis Malle and released in 1974. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Lacombe, Lucien?▼
Lacombe, Lucien has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
Who stars in Lacombe, Lucien?▼
The cast of Lacombe, Lucien includes Pierre Blaise as Lucien Lacombe, Aurore Clément as France Horn, Holger Löwenadler as Albert Horn, Therese Giehse as La Grand-mère, Stéphane Bouy as Jean-Bernard and more.
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