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The Last Metro

"A story of love and conflict."

In occupied Paris, an actress wed to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Nazis while doing both of their jobs.

Top Cast

  • Catherine Deneuve

    Catherine Deneuve

    Marion Steiner

  • Gérard Depardieu

    Gérard Depardieu

    Bernard Granger

  • Jean Poiret

    Jean Poiret

    Jean-Loup Cottins

  • Andréa Ferréol

    Andréa Ferréol

    Arlette Guillaume

  • Paulette Dubost

    Paulette Dubost

    Germaine Fabre

  • Jean-Louis Richard

    Jean-Louis Richard

    Daxiat

  • Maurice Risch

    Maurice Risch

    Raymond Boursier

  • Heinz Bennent

    Heinz Bennent

    Lucas Steiner

  • Sabine Haudepin

    Sabine Haudepin

    Nadine Marsac

Overview

In occupied Paris, an actress wed to a Jewish theater owner must keep him hidden from the Nazis while doing both of their jobs.

Rating

7.2 / 10
523 Reviews
1 Popular

1 Reviews

  • CinemaSerf
    CinemaSerf
    7 Jul 25, 2024

    Despite, or possibly because of, the Nazi occupation of Paris in 1942 the theatres and cinemas of the city are thriving. One of the most popular was in Montmartre and run by the Steiners. Now he's a Jew so they decide it best he leaves for the Vichy and the theatre in the hands of his actress wife "Marion" (Catherine Deneuve). Rather aptly, they decide to present a new play called "the Disappearance" and draft in "Granger" (Gerard Depardieu) to co-star with "Marion" under the director "Jean-Loup" (Jean Poiret). Now it's fair to say that "Granger" is a bit of a womaniser - but the object of his desires here, who happens to be the costumier "Arlette" (Andréa Ferrêol), wouldn't touch him with a flagpole. Their best laid plans as a troupe is to survive what's left of the war in one piece, and with dangers around every corner as well as rationing, they have their work cut out. As the story develops, we come to realise that both "Marion" and her co-star have secrets to keep and their make or break production will also be seen by the arch anti-semite critic "Daxiat" (Jean-Louis Richard) who could readily undo all of their hard work and see them all on the scrapheap. There's loads of chemistry here and François Truffaut manages to inject some dark humour into an environment that's admittedly riddled with fear, but that also presents us with some insights into the lives of these artistes who compete, contrive and contrast with each other in just about every aspect of their daily lives. It's a film about bravery, courage and determination - often found in the least likely of places, and Deneuve offers us a powerfully engaging characterisation that epitomises the concept of less is more. It takes it's time, so settle down with a glass of decent Malbec and you ought to enjoy some talent at the top of their game.

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