La bête humaine
La Bête humaine
France • 1938
Director
#324Criterion Collection →Synopsis
Based on the classic Emile Zola novel, Jean Renoir’s LA BÊTE HUMAINE was one of the legendary director’s greatest popular successes, and earned star Jean Gabin a permanent place in the hearts of his countrymen. Part poetic realism, part film noir, the film is a hard-boiled and suspenseful journey into the tormented psyche of a workingman.
Synopsis
Based on the classic Emile Zola novel, Jean Renoir’s LA BÊTE HUMAINE was one of the legendary director’s greatest popular successes, and earned star Jean Gabin a permanent place in the hearts of his countrymen. Part poetic realism, part film noir, the film is a hard-boiled and suspenseful journey into the tormented psyche of a workingman.
Credits
Crew
DirectorJean Renoir
WriterJean Renoir
CinematographerCurt Courant
ComposerJoseph Kosma
EditorMarguerite Renoir
ProducerRobert Hakim, Raymond Hakim