The Chips Are Down (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1947, The Chips Are Down is a fantasy and drama film directed by Jean Delannoy, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. "Les jeux sont faits," is a fantasy film based on a screenplay by French existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. A society heiress and a resistance fighter are tragically killed at the same moment and meet in the afterlife. They are offered a second chance at life if they can prove their love is real or be doomed to roam the earth as ghosts.
Who’s in it. The Chips Are Down stars Micheline Presle as Eve Charlier, Marcello Pagliero as Pierre Dumaine, Marguerite Moreno as La dame de l'au-delà and Charles Dullin as Le marquis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Chips Are Down 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 The Chips Are Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chips Are Down tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chips Are Down (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chips Are Down change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chips Are Down worth watching?
- The Chips Are Down holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Chips Are Down?
- The Chips Are Down stars Micheline Presle, Marcello Pagliero, Marguerite Moreno, Charles Dullin and Fernand Fabre.