Paris Calling (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, Paris Calling is an action, thriller, adventure and war film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 95 minutes. “ADVENTURE pounding to the beat of your heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marianne Jannetier, a well-to-do Parisian, engaged to Andre Benoit, a high-ranking government official, flees the city when the goose-stepping Nazi storm-troopers arrive. When her mother dies on the road to Bordeaux as a result of Nazi bombing, she returns to Paris and joins the underground movement. Nicholas Jordan, an American member of the RAF, stranded in Paris after the evacuation is also working with the Paris underground. Marianne kills her former fiancée, a pro-Nazi informant, for the traitorous state papers he is carrying, and she and Jordan try to flee over a French seaport...
Who’s in it. Paris Calling stars Elisabeth Bergner as Marianne Jannetier, Randolph Scott as Lt. Nicholas "Nick" Jordan, Basil Rathbone as Andre Benoit and Gale Sondergaard as Colette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Paris Calling has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paris Calling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paris Calling tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris Calling (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paris Calling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paris Calling worth watching?
- Paris Calling holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paris Calling?
- Paris Calling stars Elisabeth Bergner, Randolph Scott, Basil Rathbone, Gale Sondergaard and Lee J. Cobb.
- When was Paris Calling released?
- Paris Calling was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.