Last Desire (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film
Released in 1939, Last Desire is a drama film directed by Jeff Musso, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Caesar, a senior French colonist returned home after many years of absence, knows a girl, Marcella, who is in full depression because she was abandoned by her lover. Caesar welcomes her into his home and surrounds her with paternal attention so that he can quickly forget the past. Slowly his feeling turns into a love that Marcella seems to reciprocate. However, when Cesare realizes that the girl feels only gratitude for him and is in love with a younger man, he loses control. Blinded by jealousy, he plans to kill Marcella's lover but, in the face of the girl's vulgarity and indifference, he realizes that he has been teased and turns his anger towards her.
Who’s in it. Last Desire stars Raimu as Cesare, Jacqueline Delubac as Marcella, Pierre Brasseur as Frossard and Tramel as Derange, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Desire (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Last Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Last Desire?
- Last Desire stars Raimu, Jacqueline Delubac, Pierre Brasseur, Tramel and Alice Tissot.
- When was Last Desire released?
- Last Desire was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.