Backbiters
1927, French. Directed by Albert Dieudonné & Jean Renoir.
About the conflict between social classes through the life of the unhappy Catherine Ferrand, an orphan girl, who is a victim of the jealousy of women and the greed of men.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Backbiters
Backbiters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 November 1927.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Albert DieudonnéDirector
- Jean RenoirDirector
- Catherine HesslingCatherine Ferrand
- Albert DieudonnéMaurice Laisné
- Eugénie NauMadame Laisné
- Louis GauthierGeorges Mallet
- Maud RichardMadame Mallet
- Pierre Champagnele fils Mallet
- Georges TérofGédéon Grave
- Jean Renoirle sous-préfet
- Oléoune prostituée
- Pierre LestringuezAdolphe - le maquereau(as Pierre Philippe)
- Claude Autant-LaraCast
- Pierre BrasseurLe type de l'appareil à sous
Details
- Released
- 9 November 1927
- Original title
- Une vie sans joie
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Renoir, Pierre Lestringuez
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Backbiters
Chaos
2001 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Élisa
1995 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
L'Argent
1928 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hadewijch
2009 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Young One
1960 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Skin
2009 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Between Two Worlds
2022 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Red Soil
2021 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Thank You, Life
1991 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bloody Milk
2017 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Backbiters: quick answers
Is Backbiters worth watching?
Backbiters doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Backbiters?
Backbiters runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Backbiters have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Backbiters. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Backbiters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Backbiters yet.
Which OTT platform is Backbiters on?
Backbiters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 November 1927. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Backbiters?
If you liked Backbiters, try Chaos, Élisa, L'Argent.
Who directed Backbiters?
Backbiters (1927) was directed by Albert Dieudonné and Jean Renoir and stars Catherine Hessling, Albert Dieudonné, Eugénie Nau.