Judex (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1963, Judex is an action, drama and crime film directed by Georges Franju, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Georges Franju's Judex is an arch, playful tribute to the serials of the influential silent filmmaker Louis Feuillade. Franju shuffles through the plot of Feuillade's lengthy serial of the same name, about an adventurer named Judex (Channing Pollock) whose revenge against the corrupt banker Favraux (Michel Vitold) unleashes a complicated series of schemes.

Who’s in it. Judex stars Channing Pollock as Judex / Vallieres, Francine Bergé as Diana Monti / Marie Verdier, Edith Scob as Jacqueline Favraux and Théo Sarapo as Morales, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Judex has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judex page.

If you liked it. Fans of Judex tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Judex (1963)?
In US, Judex is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Judex worth watching?
Judex holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Judex?
Judex stars Channing Pollock, Francine Bergé, Edith Scob, Théo Sarapo and Sylva Koscina.
When was Judex released?
Judex was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.