Leathernose (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1952, Leathernose is a drama film directed by Yves Allégret.
What it’s about. After being hurt in the face, Count de Roger Tinchebraye is forced to hide his disfigured face behind a leather mask. Dispirited for a while, he decides to become a Casanova-like seductor. When he meets true love, cynical Roger does not believe in it and lets pure Judith marry an old marquis. But once Judith's husband dies, he sees Judith again, shows her his disfigured face, which does not discourage the young woman from loving him. Nevertheless, he distances himself from her forever
Who’s in it. Leathernose stars Jean Marais as Roger de Tainchebraye, Françoise Christophe as Judith de Rieusses, Jean Debucourt as The Marquis of Brives and Mariella Lotti as Hélène Josias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Leathernose has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leathernose page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leathernose tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leathernose (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leathernose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leathernose worth watching?
- Leathernose holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leathernose?
- Leathernose stars Jean Marais, Françoise Christophe, Jean Debucourt, Mariella Lotti and Massimo Girotti.
- When was Leathernose released?
- Leathernose was released in 1952.