Devil in the Flesh

(1947)Directed by Claude Autant-Lara110 minDrama, Romance

In France during World War I, Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. Marthe then begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year-old François, with whom she had a dalliance before marrying Jacques. Jealous François struggles with the fact that Marthe is married, while she tries to prove her devotion to her young, hotheaded lover. Things become even more complex when Marthe becomes pregnant with Jacques' baby.

Micheline Presleas Marthe Grangier
Gérard Philipeas François Jaubert
Denise Greyas Madame Grangier
Jean Debucourtas Edouard Jaubert
Pierre Palauas Monsieur Marin
Jean Laraas Jacques Lacombe
Germaine Ledoyenas Madame Jaubert
Jeanne Pérezas Madame Marin
Jacques Tatias Officer at the bar
Richard Francœuras Head waiter of the grand restaurant
Max Maxudianas Schoolmaster
André Bervilas Partygoer who announces the Armistice a day early
Edmond Beauchampas Sommelier of the grand restaurant
Charles Vissièresas Anselme, waiter of the grand restaurant
Henri Gaultieras Monsieur Georges, manager of the grand restaurant
Albert Rémyas Sacristan
Jean Relet
Renée García
Albert Michelas Bedroom salesman
Jean Bertonas Bartender
Raymond Destacas High school supervisor
Jean Fleury