Casque d'Or (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1952, Casque d'Or is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Jacques Becker, running about 96 minutes. “The Story of a Blonde” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-convict Georges Manda returns to the free world determined to go straight and takes a steady job as a carpenter. Unable to completely shake his connections with the underground, he meets with a former prison mate, older gangster Félix Leca, who introduces him to his mistress, the sweet but guarded Marie "Casque d'Or". Marie and Georges fall into a passionate relationship, driving Félix to do everything in his power to ruin the couple.
Who’s in it. Casque d'Or stars Simone Signoret as Marie, Serge Reggiani as Georges, Claude Dauphin as Felix Leca and Raymond Bussières as Raymond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Casque d'Or has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casque d'Or page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casque d'Or tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casque d'Or (1952)?
- In US, Casque d'Or is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Casque d'Or worth watching?
- Casque d'Or holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Casque d'Or?
- Casque d'Or stars Simone Signoret, Serge Reggiani, Claude Dauphin, Raymond Bussières and Odette Barencey.
- When was Casque d'Or released?
- Casque d'Or was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.