Sirocco
La Maison du Maltais
Synopsis
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.
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Louis Jouvet
Rossignol
Viviane Romance
Safia
Marcel Dalio
Matteo Gordina, 'le Maltais'
Pierre Renoir
Archaeologist André Chervin
Florence Marly
Diana
Fréhel
Rosina
Jany Holt
Greta
Gina Manès
Olga
Jean Davy
Friend of Chervin
Max Dalban
Jules, friend of Chervin
Pierre Labry
Leader of the gang
Gaston Modot
Stoker
Martial Rèbe
Ibrahim the Maltese
André Gabriello
Robbed man
Nina Myral
Collector's wife
Sinoël
Antonin Robillard
Raymond Aimos
Gégène
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Chenal
- Original Score
- Mahieddine Bachtarzi
- Original Title
- La Maison du Maltais
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Gladiator Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Chenal
Mahieddine Bachtarzi
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Chenal
Director
Mahieddine Bachtarzi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sirocco.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sirocco
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sirocco 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 directed Sirocco?
Sirocco was directed by Pierre Chenal.
Who stars in Sirocco?
The principal cast of Sirocco includes Louis Jouvet, Viviane Romance, Marcel Dalio, Pierre Renoir, Florence Marly.
When was Sirocco released and how long is it?
Sirocco was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Sirocco?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sirocco was composed by Mahieddine Bachtarzi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sirocco?
Sirocco holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).