Forfaiture (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 1937, Forfaiture is a drama film directed by Marcel L'Herbier, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Denise Moret joins her husband, Pierre, in Mongolia where he works as a civil engineer. One night she loose a lot of money on the roulette and therefore is forced to borrow money from Prince Lee-Lang. The Prince immediately begins to flirt and make advances towards Denise. Advances she rejects.
Who’s in it. Forfaiture stars Victor Francen as Pierre Moret, Sessue Hayakawa as Prince Hu-Long, Louis Jouvet as Valfar and Lise Delamare as Denise Moret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Forfaiture has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forfaiture page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forfaiture tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forfaiture (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forfaiture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forfaiture worth watching?
- Forfaiture holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Forfaiture?
- Forfaiture stars Victor Francen, Sessue Hayakawa, Louis Jouvet, Lise Delamare and Lucas Gridoux.
- When was Forfaiture released?
- Forfaiture was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.