La Chienne
Originally released in 1931. La Chienne is a drama/crime film. directed by Jean Renoir.
Starring Michel Simon, Janie Marèse, and Georges Flamant
Synopsis
Cashier Maurice Legrand is married to Adele, a terror. By chance, he meets Lucienne, "Lulu", and make her his mistress. He thinks he finally met love, but Lulu is nothing but a streetwalker, in love with Dede, her pimp. She only accepts Legrand to satisfy Dede's needs of money.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (129 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michel Simon
as Maurice Legrand
Janie Marèse
as Lucienne 'Lulu' Pelletier
Georges Flamant
as Andre 'Dédé' Govain
Magdeleine Bérubet
as Adèle Legrand
Roger Gaillard
as Adjutant Alexis Godard
Jean Gehret
as Monsieur Dugodet
Lucien Mancini
as Wallstein
Max Dalban
as Bernard, the colleague
Romain Bouquet
as Henriot, boss of hosiery
Pierre Desty
as Gustave Brocheton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Établissements Braunberger-Richebé
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Chienne about?
Cashier Maurice Legrand is married to Adele, a terror. By chance, he meets Lucienne, "Lulu", and make her his mistress. He thinks he finally met love, but Lulu is nothing but a streetwalker, in lov...
Who directed La Chienne?
La Chienne was directed by Jean Renoir.
How long is La Chienne?
La Chienne has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was La Chienne released?
La Chienne was released on November 1, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Chienne?
The main cast of La Chienne includes Michel Simon, Janie Marèse, Georges Flamant, Magdeleine Bérubet, Roger Gaillard.
Is La Chienne worth watching?
La Chienne has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 129 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.