Belphégor (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1927, Belphégor is a crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Henri Desfontaines, running about 293 minutes.
What it’s about. Belphégor deals with a series of mysterious appearances by a masked-and-robed figure in the Louvre; a security guard is murdered, and a later police trap is foiled when the phantom—“Belphégor” (the name of a legendary demon)—uses knock-out gas. Journalist Jacques Bellegarde of “Le Petit Parisien” (the real-life newspaper which published the original story in serial installments), investigates, and eventually discovers famous detective Chantecoq and his vivacious daughter Colette are also on the case.
Who’s in it. Belphégor stars René Navarre as Chantecoq, Elmire Vautier as Simone Desroches, Lucien Dalsace as Jacques Bellegarde and Michèle Verly as Colette Barjac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Belphégor 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 Belphégor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Belphégor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Belphégor (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Belphégor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Belphégor worth watching?
- Belphégor holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, adventure and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Belphégor?
- Belphégor stars René Navarre, Elmire Vautier, Lucien Dalsace, Michèle Verly and Jeanne Brindeau.
- When was Belphégor released?
- Belphégor was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 293 minutes.