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L'Argent

Name: L'Argent
Genre: Drama
Released: 1928-12-25
Cast: Pierre Alcover, Brigitte Helm, Henry Victor, Marie Glory, Alfred Abel

1928 | 165 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: It's long: 2 hr 45 min.
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1928: an older pace and style.

Adapted from the novel L'Argent by Émile Zola, the film portrays the world of banking and the stock market in Paris in the 1920s.

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 powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Marcel L'Herbier