The Last Turning
Originally released in 1939. The Last Turning is a drama/crime film. directed by Pierre Chenal.
Starring Fernand Gravey, Michel Simon, and Corinne Luchaire
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 ...
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernand Gravey
as Frank Maurice
Michel Simon
as Nick Marino
Corinne Luchaire
as Cora Marino
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gladiator Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Turning about?
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 no...
Who directed The Last Turning?
The Last Turning was directed by Pierre Chenal.
How long is The Last Turning?
The Last Turning has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Last Turning released?
The Last Turning was released on May 17, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Turning?
The main cast of The Last Turning includes Fernand Gravey, Michel Simon, Corinne Luchaire, Marcel Vallée, Auguste Bovério.