Manon

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Manon

1949

2h 0m

Drama

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

Bosley Crowther

New York Times

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.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 20, 2008

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Sean Axmaker

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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...

Jun 11, 2023

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

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.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 31, 2020

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Clouzot's craftsmanship and style made an impression at the Venice Festival and it won Best Film in 1949.

Rated: C+

Jun 16, 2012

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Film4 Staff

Film4

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.

Mar 20, 2008

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TV Guide

A film made during the 'Tradition of Quality' period in France popular after WW II.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 29, 2006

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Audience Member

Melodramatic French film noir is glossy but empty.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Another powerful movie from H.-G. Clouzot. CÃ©cile Aubry is amazing as the nevrotic Manon. Watch for the dark finale...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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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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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