Lacombe, Lucien(1974)
Lacombe Lucien
Lacombe, Lucien Synopsis
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.
Lacombe, Lucien (1974) is a drama and war film directed by Louis Malle, released on January 30, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Pierre Blaise, Aurore Clément, Holger Löwenadler and Therese Giehse. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 169 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis Malle
- Writers:
- Louis Malle, Patrick Modiano
- Producers:
- Claude Nedjar, Louis Malle
- Cinematographer:
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Production:
- Hallelujah-Film GmbH, Vides Cinematografica, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
- Status:
- Released
Lacombe, Lucien (1974) Trailer
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Lacombe, Lucien Cast & Crew
Main 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
Cécile Ricard
as Marie
Ave Ninchi
as Mme Georges
Key crew
Directed by Louis Malle, written by Louis Malle and Patrick Modiano, produced by Claude Nedjar and Louis Malle.
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Lacombe, Lucien Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 169 ratings.
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Lacombe, Lucien – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lacombe, Lucien online?
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Lacombe, Lucien (1974) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lacombe, Lucien?
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The main cast of Lacombe, Lucien (1974) includes Pierre Blaise, Aurore Clément, Holger Löwenadler, Therese Giehse and Stéphane Bouy. 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 Lacombe, Lucien released?
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Lacombe, Lucien was released on January 30, 1974 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is Lacombe, Lucien worth watching?
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Lacombe, Lucien (1974) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 169 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.
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