Pétrus (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1946, Pétrus is a drama and romance film directed by Marc Allégret, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Petrus, a Montmartre photographer, is accidentally wounded by Migo, a dancer at the Frou Frou night club, when she is trying to shoot her faithless lover Rodrigue, a counterfeiter. Though Petrus tries to reconcile the lovers, Migo lands up with him after Rodrigue is finally killed by another jealous dancer.
Who’s in it. Pétrus stars Fernandel as Pétrus, Simone Simon as Migo, Pierre Brasseur as Rodrigue and Marcel Dalio as Luciani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Pétrus 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 Pétrus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pétrus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pétrus (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pétrus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pétrus worth watching?
- Pétrus holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pétrus?
- Pétrus stars Fernandel, Simone Simon, Pierre Brasseur, Marcel Dalio and Dominique Brevan.
- When was Pétrus released?
- Pétrus was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.