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A World War II French freedom fighter falls under a devious woman's spell.

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Bosley Crowther New York Times 03/20/2008
2.5/5
As a demonstration of human nature, we're afraid that this film Henri-Georges Clouzot has helped adapt and has directed fails to convey why a man would throw himself at the feet of an obviously no-good dame. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 06/11/2023
The flashback construction is ungainly and awkward and veers off into strange third act that sends his outlaws into the desert like the lost tribe of doomed lovers. But the dive into the urban underworld is pure noir... Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 07/31/2020
4/5
Even by 1949's standards, this odd-duck in the director's filmography may be a tempestuous love affair, but one marked savagely by the uncompromising fluctuations of power which crush survivors 'neath the weight of lofty ideals. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/16/2012
C+
Clouzot's craftsmanship and style made an impression at the Venice Festival and it won Best Film in 1949. Go to Full Review Film4 Staff Film4 03/20/2008
A pointed and powerful metaphor for the futility of war and the damage it does to the human spirit -- and one of Clouzot's finest films. Go to Full Review TV Guide 08/29/2006
2/4
A film made during the 'Tradition of Quality' period in France popular after WW II. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Claudio C @Claudio666 Jan 8 Melodramatic Romance (12,186 – 08 Jan 2026) While transporting Jews to Alexandria, the Captain of the ship is informed there are two stowaways on board. They are Robert, who is wanted in Paris for murder, and his lover Manon. The Captain asks their story. When a village is liberated, the residents want to punish Manon since she was "friend" of the enemy. The leader of the French Resistance asks Robert to keep her prisoner. But Robert falls for Manon and flees with her to Paris, to meet her brother Léon Lescaut. Robert finds that Manon is an ambitious woman that goes to bed with millionaires for money. The love of Roberto for Manon leads him to a tragedy. "Manon" (1949) is a melodramatic romance in the post-WW-II. The plot follows Robert and Manon, an ambitious young woman interested in having good life and defined by her brother as a prostitute by nature, The romance leads the couple to a tragic end. My vote is six. Title (Brazil): "Manon – Anjo Perverso" ("Manon – Wicked Angel") See more 05/22/2013 Melodramatic French film noir is glossy but empty. See more 07/13/2009 Another powerful movie from H.-G. Clouzot. Cécile Aubry is amazing as the nevrotic Manon. Watch for the dark finale... See more Read all reviews
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Henri-Georges Clouzot

Director

Cecile Aubry

Manon Lescaut

Michel Auclair

Robert Dégrieux

Serge Reggiani

Leon Lescaut

Andrex

Le trafiquant

Raymond Souplex

M. Paul
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Movie Info

Synopsis A World War II French freedom fighter falls under a devious woman's spell.
Director
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Producer
Paul-Edmond Decharme
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 24, 2020
Runtime
2h 0m
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