Julien Sorel, a carpenter’s son, becomes the tutor of Madame de Renal’s children thanks to the intervention of Abbot Chelan. Soon after he becomes Madame de Renal’s lover. Remorsefully, she puts an end to their affair. Julien leaves his employement to become the secretary of the Marquis de la Mole. The Marquis’ daughter, Mathilde falls for Julien and soon wedding preparations are underway.
Credits: Producer, Louis Wipf ; director, Claude Autant-Lara ; writers, Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost ; photography, Michel Kelber ; music, Rene Cloerec ; art direction, Max Douy.
Cast: Gerard Philipe, Danielle Darrieux, Jean Martinelli, Antonella Lualdi, Antoine Balpetre, Jean Mercure, Georges Descrieres.
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ACMI Identifier
X000515
Languages
English
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)