The Puritan
Originally released in 1938. The Puritan is a drama film. directed by Jeff Musso. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pierre Fresnay, Jean-Louis Barrault, and Viviane Romance
Synopsis
A religious fanatic finds his entire life and philosophy turned upside-down as he falls in love with a girl and kills her in a jealous rage. His search is for peace of mind and a desire to justify the murder of the girl to himself. His mind becomes distraught as he gropes trying to rationalize his deed and his world falls apart around him. A police inspector patiently and tirelessly stays on Barrault's trail, without putting him under arrest, though convinced he is the murderer, and waiting for the moment when he feels Barrault will break under the strain of his own religious fanaticism.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 13, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Fresnay
as Le commissaire Lavan
Jean-Louis Barrault
as Francis Ferriter
Viviane Romance
as Molly
Louis-Jacques Boucot
as Monsieur Kelly
Mady Berry
as Madame Kelly
Alexandre Rignault
as Le docteur O'Leary
Ludmilla Pitoëff
as La tante de Thérésa
Alla Donell
as Thérésa Burke
Georges Flamant
as Callaghan
Pedro Elviro
as Un agent de la Sûreté
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Puritan about?
A religious fanatic finds his entire life and philosophy turned upside-down as he falls in love with a girl and kills her in a jealous rage. His search is for peace of mind and a desire to justify ...
Who directed The Puritan?
The Puritan was directed by Jeff Musso.
How long is The Puritan?
The Puritan has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Puritan released?
The Puritan was released on January 13, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Puritan?
The main cast of The Puritan includes Pierre Fresnay, Jean-Louis Barrault, Viviane Romance, Louis-Jacques Boucot, Mady Berry.