Café de Paris (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 8.8
Released in 1938, Café de Paris is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Georges Lacombe, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. This murder mystery is set in a Parisian cafe and examines the mysterious murder of a famed journalist and extortionist who is killed at his table in the cafe. Though the prime suspects are gathered together( including his wife and her lover, the gun-runner, the creditor, and a playboy) and all of them have motives, none of them did it. So whodunit?
Who’s in it. Café de Paris stars Véra Korène as Geneviève Lambert, Simone Berriau as Odette, Jules Berry as Fleury and Jacques Baumer as Le commissaire de police, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, Café de Paris 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 Café de Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Café de Paris tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Café de Paris (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Café de Paris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Café de Paris worth watching?
- Café de Paris holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Café de Paris?
- Café de Paris stars Véra Korène, Simone Berriau, Jules Berry, Jacques Baumer and Pierre Brasseur.
- When was Café de Paris released?
- Café de Paris was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.