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Lacombe, Lucien

Lacombe, Lucien

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Lacombe, Lucien
1974 2h 18m7.0

Lacombe, Lucien

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In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo. Lucien grows to enjoy the power that comes with his position, but his life is complicated when he falls for France Horn, a beautiful young Jewish woman.

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DirectorLouis Malle
ScreenplayLouis Malle, Patrick Modiano
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 30, 1974
CountryGermany
Languagefr
Runtime2h 18m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.6 / 10
Votes161
GenresDrama, War
StudioHallelujah-Film GmbH, Vides Cinematografica
OriginalLacombe Lucien

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Cast

Pierre Blaise

Pierre Blaise

Lucien Lacombe

Aurore Clément

Aurore Clément

France Horn

Holger Löwenadler

Holger Löwenadler

Albert Horn

Therese Giehse

Therese Giehse

La Grand-mère

Stéphane Bouy

Stéphane Bouy

Jean-Bernard

Loumi Iacobesco

Loumi Iacobesco

Betty Beaulieu

René Bouloc

René Bouloc

Faure

Jean Rougerie

Jean Rougerie

Tonin

Pierre Decazes

Pierre Decazes

Aubert

Jacqueline Staup

Jacqueline Staup

Melle Chauvelot

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Cécile Ricard

Marie

Ave Ninchi

Ave Ninchi

Mme Georges

Pierre Saintons

Pierre Saintons

Hippolyte

Jacques Rispal

Jacques Rispal

Propiétaire

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Gilberte Rivet

Mére de Lucien

Jean Bousquet

Jean Bousquet

Peyssac

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Franz Rudnick

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Jean-Louis Blum

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Claude Marcan

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Jean Maurat

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Gabriel Cabessut

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Mimi Juskiewenski

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Albert Tillet

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René Thauran

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Philippe Henriot

Self (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)

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Jean Mourat

(uncredited)

Roger Riffard

Roger Riffard

(uncredited)

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Walter Seldmayer

(uncredited)

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René Thouron

(uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lacombe, Lucien

Where can I watch Lacombe, Lucien?

Lacombe, Lucien (1974) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Lacombe, Lucien about?

In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo....

Who directed Lacombe, Lucien?

Lacombe, Lucien (1974) was directed by Louis Malle. The film is a Drama, War production with a runtime of 2h 18m, rated 7.0/10.

How long is Lacombe, Lucien?

Lacombe, Lucien runs 2h 18m (138 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.0/10 from 161 votes. Genre: Drama, War.

Is Lacombe, Lucien worth watching?

Lacombe, Lucien is rated 7.0/10 by 161 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and War fans.