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Les impures (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 1954, Les impures is a drama film directed by Pierre Chevalier, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. When Mario, a bad boy, is released from prison, he plans to live honestly with his wife Geneviève. But the latter has not waited for him and Mario, out of spite, accepts to work as a tout for Mr. Charlie, the boss of a white slave trade gang. His first assignment consists in seducing Michèle, a Montmartre nightclub singer and hostess, into signing a contract for Tangier. The young woman, however, who does this job only to support her young sister Danièle, falls for him and he for her. From then on Mario, without betraying himself, does his utmost to save Michèle -and Danièle for that matter - from the clutches of the gang...

Who’s in it. Les impures stars Raymond Pellegrin as Mario, Micheline Presle as Michèle, Louis de Funès as Le chef de train and Dora Doll as Lili, une fille, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Les impures has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les impures page.

If you liked it. Fans of Les impures tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Les impures (1954)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les impures change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Les impures worth watching?
Les impures holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Les impures?
Les impures stars Raymond Pellegrin, Micheline Presle, Louis de Funès, Dora Doll and Jacques Duby.
When was Les impures released?
Les impures was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.