The Last Turning(1939)
Le Dernier Tournant
The Last Turning Synopsis
Frank, a hobo, ends up in a garage-truck stop in the middle of nowhere. Nick Marino, its older, kind and naive owner, is married to Cora, a sexy and mercenary woman half his age. Frank, although not a fan of hard work, accepts Nick's offer to work for him. Of course, it is not for Nick's sake that the young man becomes his attendant, but for the love of Cora under whose spell he has fallen at once. It does not take long before Cora, who despises her husband, asks her lover to help her get rid of him. Frank is reluctant at first but ...
The Last Turning (1939) is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Pierre Chenal, released on May 17, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Fernand Gravey, Michel Simon, Corinne Luchaire and Marcel Vallée. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Chenal
- Writers:
- James M. Cain, Charles Spaak, Henri Torrès
- Producers:
- Charles Smadja
- Cinematographer:
- Christian Matras
- Composer:
- Jean Wiener
- Production:
- Gladiator Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Last Turning (1939) Trailer
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The Last Turning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernand Gravey
as Frank Maurice
Michel Simon
as Nick Marino
Corinne Luchaire
as Cora Marino
- Marcel Vallée
Marcel Vallée
as Judge
Auguste Bovério
as Priest
René Bergeron
as Commissioner
Charles Blavette
as Trucker
Georges Douking
as Player
Marcel Duhamel
as Gentleman in a hurry
Etienne Decroux
as Boss of the bistro
Pierre Labry
as Trucker
Jean-François Martial
as Architect
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Chenal, written by James M. Cain, Charles Spaak and Henri Torrès, produced by Charles Smadja.
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The Last Turning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Last Turning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Turning online?
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The Last Turning (1939) is available to stream on Molotov TV and SFR Play, and to rent or buy from Orange VOD and Canal VOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Last Turning?
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The main cast of The Last Turning (1939) includes Fernand Gravey, Michel Simon, Corinne Luchaire, Marcel Vallée and Auguste Bovério. The film was directed by Pierre Chenal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Turning released?
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The Last Turning was released on May 17, 1939 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Last Turning worth watching?
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The Last Turning (1939) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Last Turning?
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Yes. The official The Last Turning trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.