Forbidden Games(1952)
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Forbidden Games Synopsis
Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.
Forbidden Games (1952) is a drama and war film directed by René Clément, released on May 9, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey and Laurence Badie. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 363 ratings.
- Director:
- René Clément
- Writers:
- René Clément, François Boyer, Pierre Bost
- Producers:
- Robert Dorfmann
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Juillard
- Composer:
- Narciso Yepes
- Production:
- Silver Films
- Revenue:
- $10,188
- Status:
- Released
Forbidden Games (1952) Trailer
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Forbidden Games Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brigitte Fossey
as Paulette
Georges Poujouly
as Michel Dolle
- Philippe de Chérisey
Philippe de Chérisey
as Francis Gouard
Laurence Badie
as Berthe Dolle
- Suzanne Courtal
Suzanne Courtal
as Madame Dolle
Lucien Hubert
as Monsieur Dolle
Madeleine Barbulée
as Red Cross Nun
Jacques Marin
as Georges Dolle
- Pierre Merovée
Pierre Merovée
as Raymond Dolle
Denise Péronne
as Jeanne Gouard
- Violette Monnier
Violette Monnier
as Renée Dollé
- Fernande Roy
Fernande Roy
as L'autre fille Gouard
Key crew
Directed by René Clément, written by René Clément, François Boyer and Pierre Bost, produced by Robert Dorfmann.
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Forbidden Games Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 363 ratings.
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Forbidden Games – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Forbidden Games online?
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Forbidden Games (1952) is available to stream on Darkroom. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Forbidden Games?
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The main cast of Forbidden Games (1952) includes Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey, Laurence Badie and Suzanne Courtal. The film was directed by René Clément. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Forbidden Games released?
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Forbidden Games was released on May 9, 1952 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Forbidden Games worth watching?
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Forbidden Games (1952) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 363 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Forbidden Games?
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