La bête humaine 1938

Frank S. Nugent, New York Times: It is simply a story; a macabre, grim and oddly-fascinating story. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Jean Renoir's generous sensibility seems at odds with the sterile determinism of the Zola novel on which this 1938 film was based. Read more

Pauline Kael, New Yorker: The film has marvellous atmosphere and a fine cast, but the material, which involves brutal, uncontrollable passion seen in a social framework, turns oppressive, and at times Gabin is a lump. Read more

Time Out: Superb performances from Gabin, Simon and Ledoux as the classic tragic love triangle. Read more

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