The Slave (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1953, The Slave is a drama film directed by Yves Ciampi, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A young composer is forced to work as a bar pianist. One night he gets hit by a car and is brought to a hospital. Severely injured he is injected with morphine. He becomes addicted.
Who’s in it. The Slave stars Daniel Gélin as Michel Landa, Eleonora Rossi Drago as Elena Landa, Barbara Laage as Anne-Marie 'Fétiche' and Gérard Landry as Bernard Turenne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Slave has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slave (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Slave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Slave worth watching?
- The Slave holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Slave?
- The Slave stars Daniel Gélin, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Barbara Laage, Gérard Landry and Louis Seigner.
- When was The Slave released?
- The Slave was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.