A King Without Distraction (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1963, A King Without Distraction is a drama and crime film directed by François Leterrier, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A policeman and a serial killer play cat and mouse in an isolated mountain village in Nineteenth century France. The second film directed by the man who played the admirable lead role in Robert Bresson's A Man Escaped is a stylized and intense adaptation of a novel by Jean Giono. This police investigation in a 19th century village combines visual beauty with the rigor of the mise-en-scène—the vertigo of the criminal motivations indivisible from the refined graphics of the images.
Who’s in it. A King Without Distraction stars Claude Giraud as le capitaine Langlois, Colette Renard as Clara, Charles Vanel as le procureur du roi and Albert Rémy as le maire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A King Without Distraction sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A King Without Distraction page.
If you liked it. Fans of A King Without Distraction tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A King Without Distraction (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A King Without Distraction change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A King Without Distraction worth watching?
- A King Without Distraction holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A King Without Distraction?
- A King Without Distraction stars Claude Giraud, Colette Renard, Charles Vanel, Albert Rémy and René Blancard.
- When was A King Without Distraction released?
- A King Without Distraction was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.