Sirocco (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1938, Sirocco is a comedy and drama film directed by Pierre Chenal, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Town trollop Safia, much against her better judgment, falls in love with Matteo, a beggar and mystic in the native quarter of Sirocco. She flees to France, first as the mistress and then wife of a wealthy archaeologist, and bears him Matteo's child, whom he believes to be his own. Complications arise years later when Matteo finds Safia, and a ring of blackmailers uncover her past and exposes her to her husband.
Who’s in it. Sirocco stars Louis Jouvet as Rossignol, Marcel Dalio as Matteo Gordina, le Maltais, Viviane Romance as Safia and Pierre Renoir as L'archéologue André Chervin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Sirocco 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 Sirocco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sirocco tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sirocco (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sirocco change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sirocco worth watching?
- Sirocco holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sirocco?
- Sirocco stars Louis Jouvet, Marcel Dalio, Viviane Romance, Pierre Renoir and Jany Holt.
- When was Sirocco released?
- Sirocco was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.