Carnival of Sinners(1943)
La Main du Diable
Carnival of Sinners Synopsis
A struggling artist buys a talisman that gives him love, fame and wealth. The talisman is a severed left hand, and it works perfectly, in fact, magically. But of course there is nothing free in this world, and after one year the devil comes and asks for his due.
Carnival of Sinners (1943) is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Maurice Tourneur, released on March 21, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Pierre Fresnay, Josseline Gaël, Noël Roquevert and Guillaume de Sax. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 90 ratings.
- Director:
- Maurice Tourneur
- Writers:
- Gérard de Nerval, Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Producers:
- Maurice Tourneur, Alfred Greven
- Cinematographer:
- Armand Thirard
- Composer:
- Roger Dumas
- Production:
- Continental Films
- Status:
- Released
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Carnival of Sinners Videos & Clips
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Masters of Cinema Trailer [Subtitled]
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Carnival of Sinners (1943) RESTORED TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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The Talisman Knows: Brissot’s Missing Money Scene
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The Faustian Reckoning Clip
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Masters of Cinema Unboxing Video
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Carnival of Sinners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pierre Fresnay
as Roland Brissot
Josseline Gaël
as Irène
Noël Roquevert
as Mélisse
Guillaume de Sax
as Gibelin
Pierre Palau
as Le petit homme
Pierre Larquey
as Ange
André Gabriello
as Le dîneur
Antoine Balpêtré
as Denis
Marcelle Rexiane
as Madame Denis
- André Varennes
André Varennes
as Le colonel
Georges Chamarat
as Duval
Jean Davy
as Le mousquetaire
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Tourneur, written by Gérard de Nerval and Jean-Paul Le Chanois, produced by Maurice Tourneur and Alfred Greven.
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Carnival of Sinners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 90 ratings.
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Carnival of Sinners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carnival of Sinners online?
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Carnival of Sinners (1943) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Carnival of Sinners?
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The main cast of Carnival of Sinners (1943) includes Pierre Fresnay, Josseline Gaël, Noël Roquevert, Guillaume de Sax and Pierre Palau. The film was directed by Maurice Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Carnival of Sinners released?
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Carnival of Sinners was released on March 21, 1943 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Carnival of Sinners worth watching?
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Carnival of Sinners (1943) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 90 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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