Le Rouge et le Noir (1954)

6.3/10 • 193 min • Drama

Overview

It's no holds barred for Julian in pursuit of upward mobility. Although expected to channel career aspirations into the Church of the post-Napoleonic era, his intensely romantic liaisons propel him forward at a pace he cannot control.

Cast

Gérard Philipe

Julien Sorel

Danielle Darrieux

Mrs. de Rénal

Antonella Lualdi

Mathilde de La Mole

Jean Mercure

Marquis de La Mole

Antoine Balpêtré

Abbot Pirard

André Brunot

Abbot Chélan

Anna Maria Sandri

Elisa

Jean Martinelli

Mr. de Rénal

Gérard Séty

Lieutenant Liéven

Alexandre Rignault

Father Sorel

Jacques Varennes

President of the tribunal

Georges Descrières

Mr. de Croisenois

Claude Sylvain

Amanda Binet (uncredited)

Jean-Marie Amato

Bootmaker (uncredited)

Raphaël Patorni

Gentleman in the crowd (uncredited)

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