La Roue (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1923, La Roue is a drama film directed by Abel Gance, running about 418 minutes.
What it’s about. Sisif, a railwayman, saves a young girl named Norma orphaned by a train crash and raises her as his own daughter alongside his son, Elie. As she becomes an adult, Sisif grapples with whether to tell Norma the truth about her parentage.
Who’s in it. La Roue stars Séverin-Mars as Sisif, Ivy Close as Norma, Gabriel de Gravone as Elie and Pierre Magnier as Jacques de Hersan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, La Roue has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Roue page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Roue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Roue (1923)?
- In US, La Roue is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Roue worth watching?
- La Roue holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Roue?
- La Roue stars Séverin-Mars, Ivy Close, Gabriel de Gravone, Pierre Magnier and Max Maxudian.
- When was La Roue released?
- La Roue was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 418 minutes.