Cruel Tale
1930, French. Directed by Gaston Modot.
The escape of a man under Spanish inquisition rule.
- Runtime
- 0h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1930
- Original title
- Conte cruel
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Charles Spaak, Gaston Modot
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What Cruel Tale is based on
Cruel Tale is based on Torture by Hope (1883) by Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam.
1883
Torture by Hope
By Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam
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Cruel Tale runs 34 minutes (0h 34m).
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Which OTT platform is Cruel Tale on?
Cruel Tale isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1930. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cruel Tale?
If you liked Cruel Tale, try Figures in a Landscape, The Tall Man, The Pit and the Pendulum.
Who directed Cruel Tale?
Cruel Tale (1930) was directed by Gaston Modot and stars Gaston Modot.
What is Cruel Tale based on?
Cruel Tale is based on Torture by Hope (1883) by Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam.