Le Corbeau (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1943, Le Corbeau is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, running about 92 minutes. “One of the Most Discussed Films in the History of French Cinema!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. This allegorical film was highly controversial at the time of its release, and was banned in France after the Liberation.
Who’s in it. Le Corbeau stars Pierre Fresnay as Le docteur Rémy Germain, Ginette Leclerc as Denise Saillens, Micheline Francey as Laura Vorzet and Héléna Manson as Marie Corbin, l'infirmière, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Le Corbeau 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 Le Corbeau page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Corbeau tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Corbeau (1943)?
- In US, Le Corbeau is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Corbeau worth watching?
- Le Corbeau holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Corbeau?
- Le Corbeau stars Pierre Fresnay, Ginette Leclerc, Micheline Francey, Héléna Manson and Jeanne Fusier-Gir.
- When was Le Corbeau released?
- Le Corbeau was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.