The Knight of the Night
Seen it?1953 | 88 min | Drama, History, Horror
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
Paris, 1884. Bella Fontanges, a renowned ballerina, is married to Georges de Segar. But after just a few years together, the couple slowly sinks into weariness. Bella has forgotten what happiness used to taste like. Then a mysterious squire appears. Aware of the couple's faltering situation, he makes Bella and Georges a most astonishing proposal: he claims to be able to separate Good from Evil in Georges. Reluctant at first, the couple eventually agrees to play along. But it's not long before they realize that in Georges, it's Evil that has prevailed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 968 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Darène
- Renée Saint-CyrBella Fontanges
- Jean-Claude PascalGeorges de Ségar / l'inconnu
- Jean Servaisle châtelain
- Grégoire Aslanle préfet de police
- Annette PoivreBlanche
- Louis de FunèsAdrien Verduret
- Pierre Destaillesl'inspecteur Leblanc
- Roger Blinle valet