Carnival of Sinners
La Main du Diable
Synopsis
A struggling artist buys a talisman that gives him love, fame and wealth. The talisman is a severed left hand, and it works perfectly, in fact, magically. But of course there is nothing free in this world, and after one year the devil comes and asks for his due.
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Pierre Fresnay
Roland Brissot
Josseline Gaël
Irène
Noël Roquevert
Mélisse
Guillaume de Sax
Gibelin
Pierre Palau
Le petit homme
Pierre Larquey
Ange
André Gabriello
Le dîneur
Antoine Balpêtré
Denis
Marcelle Rexiane
Madame Denis
André Varennes
Le colonel
Georges Chamarat
Duval
Jean Davy
Le mousquetaire
Jean Despeaux
Le boxeur
André Bacqué
Monk Maximus Léo (uncredited)
René Blancard
The surgeon (uncredited)
Jean Coquelin
The notary (uncredited)
Jacques Courtin
The gendarme (uncredited)
Georges Douking
The thief (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Original Score
- Roger Dumas
- Original Title
- La Main du Diable
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Continental Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Jean-Paul Le Chanois, Gérard de Nerval
Roger Dumas
Armand Thirard
Christian Gaudin
Alfred Greven, Maurice Tourneur
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Screenplay
Roger Dumas
Original Music Composer
Alfred Greven
Producer
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Maurice Tourneur
Producer
Christian Gaudin
Editor
Andrej Andrejew
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival of Sinners
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carnival of Sinners about?
A struggling artist buys a talisman that gives him love, fame and wealth. The talisman is a severed left hand, and it works perfectly, in fact, magically. But of course there is nothing free in this world, and after one year the devil comes and asks for his due.
Who directed Carnival of Sinners?
Carnival of Sinners was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in Carnival of Sinners?
The principal cast of Carnival of Sinners includes Pierre Fresnay, Josseline Gaël, Noël Roquevert, Guillaume de Sax, Pierre Palau.
When was Carnival of Sinners released and how long is it?
Carnival of Sinners was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Carnival of Sinners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carnival of Sinners was composed by Roger Dumas.
Is Carnival of Sinners based on a book or true story?
Carnival of Sinners is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gérard de Nerval".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carnival of Sinners?
Carnival of Sinners holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).