Le Corbeau
Seen it?1943 | 92 min | Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Laura, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1943: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Remy Germain is a doctor in a French town who becomes the focus of a vicious smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and performing unlawful abortions are mailed to village leaders. The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as "Le Corbeau" (The Raven) soon targets the whole town, exposing everyone's dark secrets.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Pierre FresnayLe docteur Rémy Germain
- Ginette LeclercDenise Saillens
- Micheline FranceyLaura Vorzet
- Héléna MansonMarie Corbin, l'infirmière
- Jeanne Fusier-GirLa mercière
- SylvieLa mère du cancéreux
- Liliane MaignéRolande Saillens
- Pierre LarqueyMichel Vorzet
- Noël RoquevertSaillens, le directeur de l'école
- Bernard LancretLe substitut