La Bête Humaine
La Bête humaine
Synopsis
Returning by train to the French port of Le Havre, Jacques Lantier, a tormented railwayman, meets by chance the impulsive stationmaster Roubard and Séverine, his wife.
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Jean Renoir Intro
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-08-25
Top Cast
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Jean Gabin
Lantier
Simone Simon
Séverine
Fernand Ledoux
Roubaud
Julien Carette
Pecqueux
Blanchette Brunoy
Flore
Gérard Landry
Dauvergne
Jenny Hélia
Philomène
Colette Régis
Victoire
Claire Gérard
Voyager
Charlotte Clasis
Aunt Phasie
Jacques Berlioz
Grandmorin
Tony Corteggiani
Dabadie
André Tavernier
Examining Magistrate Denizet
Jacques Roussel
Commissaire Cauche
Marcel Pérès
Lamplighter
Jean Renoir
Cabuche
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
February 19, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 16, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Renoir
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- La Bête humaine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paris Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir, Émile Zola
Joseph Kosma
Curt Courant
Marguerite Renoir
Robert Hakim, Raymond Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Renoir
Director
Curt Courant
Director of Photography
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Eugène Lourié
Production Design
Jean Renoir
Screenplay
Robert Hakim
Producer
Raymond Hakim
Producer
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Bête Humaine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Bête Humaine about?
Returning by train to the French port of Le Havre, Jacques Lantier, a tormented railwayman, meets by chance the impulsive stationmaster Roubard and Séverine, his wife.
Who directed La Bête Humaine?
La Bête Humaine was directed by Jean Renoir.
Who stars in La Bête Humaine?
The principal cast of La Bête Humaine includes Jean Gabin, Simone Simon, Fernand Ledoux, Julien Carette, Blanchette Brunoy.
When was La Bête Humaine released and how long is it?
La Bête Humaine was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for La Bête Humaine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Bête Humaine was composed by Joseph Kosma.
Is La Bête Humaine based on a book or true story?
La Bête Humaine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".