The Fire Within
1963, French. Directed by Louis Malle.
Depressed Alain Leroy leaves the clinic where he was detoxified. He meets friends, acquaintances and women, trying to find a reason to continue living.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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The Fire Within is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Louis MalleDirector
- Maurice RonetAlain Leroy
- Léna SkerlaLydia
- Yvonne ClechMademoiselle Farnoux
- Hubert DeschampsD'Averseau
- Jean-Paul MoulinotDr. La Barbinais
- Mona DolMadame La Barbinais
- Pierre MoncorbierMoraine
- René DupuyCharlie (as René Dupuis)
- Bernard TiphaineMilou
- Bernard NoëlDubourg
- Ursula Vian-KüblerFanny
- Jeanne MoreauEva
Details
- Released
- 15 October 1963
- Original title
- Le Feu follet
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Louis Malle
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The Fire Within: quick answers
Is The Fire Within worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 253 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fire Within?
The Fire Within runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Fire Within have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fire Within. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fire Within parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Fire Within yet.
Which OTT platform is The Fire Within on?
The Fire Within is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fire Within?
If you liked The Fire Within, try Requiem for a Dream, A Love Song for Bobby Long, Urchin.
Who directed The Fire Within?
The Fire Within (1963) was directed by Louis Malle and stars Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla, Yvonne Clech.