The Devil Who Limped (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1948, The Devil Who Limped is a history film directed by Sacha Guitry, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is a 125-minute, black-and-white biography of French priest and diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1754–1838), who served for 50 years under five different French regimes: the Absolute Monarchy, the Revolution, the Consulate, the Empire, and the Constitutional Monarchy. Its title comes from one of the main historical nicknames for Talleyrand, that he shares with demon king Asmodeus and English poet Lord Byron.
Who’s in it. The Devil Who Limped stars Sacha Guitry as Talleyrand, Lana Marconi as Mme Grand, Émile Drain as Napoléon 1er and Daniel Ceccaldi as Un laquais (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Devil Who Limped has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil Who Limped page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil Who Limped tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil Who Limped (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devil Who Limped change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Devil Who Limped worth watching?
- The Devil Who Limped holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil Who Limped?
- The Devil Who Limped stars Sacha Guitry, Lana Marconi, Émile Drain, Daniel Ceccaldi and Jeanne Fusier-Gir.
- When was The Devil Who Limped released?
- The Devil Who Limped was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.