Blood of the Beasts(1949)
Le Sang des bêtes
Blood of the Beasts Synopsis
An early example of ultra-realism, this movie contrasts the quiet, bucolic life in the outskirts of Paris with the harsh, gory conditions inside the nearby slaughterhouses. Describes the fate of the animals and that of the workers in graphic detail.
Blood of the Beasts (1949) is a documentary film directed by Georges Franju, released on January 1, 1949 with a runtime of 23m. It stars Georges Hubert, Nicole Ladmiral, Alfred Macquart and Maurice Griselle. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Georges Franju
- Writers:
- Jean Painlevé, Georges Franju
- Producers:
- Paul Legros
- Cinematographer:
- Marcel Fradetal
- Composer:
- Joseph Kosma
- Production:
- Forces et voix de la France
- Status:
- Released
Blood of the Beasts Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Georges Hubert
Georges Hubert
as Narrator (voice)
Nicole Ladmiral
as Narrator (voice)
- Alfred Macquart
Alfred Macquart
as Himself, horse slaughterer
- Maurice Griselle
Maurice Griselle
as Himself, cow slaughterer
- André Brunier
André Brunier
as Poleaxer
- Henri Fournel
Henri Fournel
as Butcher
Key crew
Directed by Georges Franju, written by Jean Painlevé and Georges Franju, produced by Paul Legros.
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Blood of the Beasts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 84 ratings.
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Blood of the Beasts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blood of the Beasts online?
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Blood of the Beasts (1949) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Blood of the Beasts?
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The main cast of Blood of the Beasts (1949) includes Georges Hubert, Nicole Ladmiral, Alfred Macquart, Maurice Griselle and André Brunier. The film was directed by Georges Franju. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blood of the Beasts released?
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Blood of the Beasts was released on January 1, 1949 and runs for 23m.
Is Blood of the Beasts worth watching?
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Blood of the Beasts (1949) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.