The Fire Within(1963)
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The Fire Within Synopsis
Depressed Alain Leroy leaves the clinic where he was detoxified. He meets friends, acquaintances and women, trying to find a reason to continue living.
The Fire Within (1963) is a drama film directed by Louis Malle, released on October 15, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla, Yvonne Clech and Hubert Deschamps. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 251 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis Malle
- Writers:
- Louis Malle, Pierre Drieu La Rochelle
- Cinematographer:
- Ghislain Cloquet
- Production:
- Nouvelles Éditions de Films
- Status:
- Released
The Fire Within Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maurice Ronet
as Alain Leroy
Léna Skerla
as Lydia
Yvonne Clech
as Mademoiselle Farnoux
Hubert Deschamps
as D'Averseau
Jean-Paul Moulinot
as Dr. La Barbinais
Mona Dol
as Madame La Barbinais
Pierre Moncorbier
as Moraine
- René Dupuy
René Dupuy
as Charlie (as René Dupuis)
Bernard Tiphaine
as Milou
Bernard Noël
as Dubourg
Ursula Vian-Kübler
as Fanny
Jeanne Moreau
as Eva
Key crew
Directed by Louis Malle, written by Louis Malle and Pierre Drieu La Rochelle.
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The Fire Within Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 251 ratings.
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The Fire Within – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fire Within online?
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The Fire Within (1963) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fire Within?
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The main cast of The Fire Within (1963) includes Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla, Yvonne Clech, Hubert Deschamps and Jean-Paul Moulinot. The film was directed by Louis Malle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fire Within released?
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The Fire Within was released on October 15, 1963 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Fire Within worth watching?
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The Fire Within (1963) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 251 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.