Dirty Hands (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1951, Dirty Hands is a drama film directed by Fernand Rivers, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A young intellectual, Hugo, joins the Communist Party out of a sense of idealism, only to see his principles manipulated by party leaders. He is given the assignment of killing Professor Hoederer, a party deviationist. However, he grows to admire the man and begins to have doubts about morals and revolutionary politics. But jealousy - Hugo thinks Hoederer has made love to his wife, Jessica - takes matters out of the political realm.
Who’s in it. Dirty Hands stars Pierre Brasseur as Hoederer, Daniel Gélin as Hugo, Claude Nollier as Olga and Jacques Castelot as le prince, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dirty Hands has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Hands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Hands tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Hands (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dirty Hands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dirty Hands worth watching?
- Dirty Hands holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dirty Hands?
- Dirty Hands stars Pierre Brasseur, Daniel Gélin, Claude Nollier, Jacques Castelot and Georges Chamarat.
- When was Dirty Hands released?
- Dirty Hands was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.