Belphégor
Originally released in 1927. Belphégor is a adventure/mystery film. directed by Henri Desfontaines. With a runtime of 4h 53m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring René Navarre, Elmire Vautier, and Lucien Dalsace
Synopsis
Belphégor deals with a series of mysterious appearances by a masked-and-robed figure in the Louvre; a security guard is murdered, and a later police trap is foiled when the phantom—“Belphégor” (the name of a legendary demon)—uses knock-out gas. Journalist Jacques Bellegarde of “Le Petit Parisien” (the real-life newspaper which published the original story in serial installments), investigates, and eventually discovers famous detective Chantecoq and his vivacious daughter Colette are also on the case.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1927
99 years ago
Runtime
4h 53m
293 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société des Cinéromans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belphégor about?
Belphégor deals with a series of mysterious appearances by a masked-and-robed figure in the Louvre; a security guard is murdered, and a later police trap is foiled when the phantom—“Belphégor...
Who directed Belphégor?
Belphégor was directed by Henri Desfontaines.
How long is Belphégor?
Belphégor has a runtime of 4 hours and 53 minutes (293 minutes total).
When was Belphégor released?
Belphégor was released on January 1, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Belphégor?
The main cast of Belphégor includes René Navarre, Elmire Vautier, Lucien Dalsace, Michèle Verly, Jeanne Brindeau.