The Burning Crucible
Originally released in 1923. The Burning Crucible is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ivan Mosjoukine.
Starring Ivan Mosjoukine, Nathalie Lissenko, and Nicolas Koline
Synopsis
A woman, named simply "Elle" and her husband, a wealthy industrialist, are not on the best of terms. While she enjoys the way he caters to her every whim, she wonders whether he really loves her. He, on the other hand, torments himself by imagining rivals. One morning she awakens from a nightmare in which she has been pursued by a man in various guises, who turns out to be the famous Detective Z, whose memoirs she has been reading. When she and her husband quarrel over leaving Paris permanently for a country estate, he goes to the "Trouve Tout" Agency and hires, of all people, Detective Z, to win back her affection.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 4, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Burning Crucible about?
A woman, named simply "Elle" and her husband, a wealthy industrialist, are not on the best of terms. While she enjoys the way he caters to her every whim, she wonders whether he really loves her. H...
Who directed The Burning Crucible?
The Burning Crucible was directed by Ivan Mosjoukine.
How long is The Burning Crucible?
The Burning Crucible has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Burning Crucible released?
The Burning Crucible was released on August 4, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Burning Crucible?
The main cast of The Burning Crucible includes Ivan Mosjoukine, Nathalie Lissenko, Nicolas Koline, Camille Bardou, Huguette Delacroix.