Barrabas
Synopsis
Rudolph Strelitz, known as 'Barrabas', is the leader of a brutal underground gang causing chaos and destruction in the lives of civilized people. A lawyer, Claude Varèse, is strongly determined to bring Strelitz to justice for the purpose of revenge, after his father was unjustly guillotined for the murder of Laure d'Hérigny, the mistress of an American millionaire. Later, the sister of Claude Varèse, Françoise, is kidnapped by Dr Lucius, one of the henchmen of Barrabas. Serialised over 12 chapters.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Feuillade
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Feuillade, Maurice Level
- Original Title
- Barrabas
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8h 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Feuillade
Louis Feuillade, Maurice Level
Maurice Champreux
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Feuillade
Director
Louis Feuillade
Screenplay
Maurice Champreux
Editor
Maurice Level
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barrabas
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What is Barrabas about?
Rudolph Strelitz, known as 'Barrabas', is the leader of a brutal underground gang causing chaos and destruction in the lives of civilized people. A lawyer, Claude Varèse, is strongly determined to bring Strelitz to justice for the purpose of revenge, after his father was unjustly guillotined for the murder of Laure d'Hérigny, the mistress of an American millionaire. Later, the sister of Claude Varèse, Françoise, is kidnapped by Dr Lucius, one of the henchmen of Barrabas. Serialised over 12 chapters.
Who directed Barrabas?
Barrabas was directed by Louis Feuillade.
Who stars in Barrabas?
The principal cast of Barrabas includes Fernand Herrmann, Édouard Mathé, Gaston Michel, Georges Biscot, Blanche Montel.
When was Barrabas released and how long is it?
Barrabas was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 8h 9m.