Carnival of Sinners
1943, French. Directed by Maurice Tourneur.
A struggling artist buys a talisman that gives him love, fame and wealth. The talisman is a severed left hand, and it works perfectly, in fact, magically. But of course there is nothing free in this world, and after one year the devil comes and asks for his due.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Carnival of Sinners
Carnival of Sinners is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Maurice TourneurDirector
- Pierre FresnayRoland Brissot
- Josseline GaëlIrène
- Noël RoquevertMélisse
- Guillaume de SaxGibelin
- Pierre PalauLe petit homme
- Pierre LarqueyAnge
- André GabrielloLe dîneur
- Antoine BalpêtréDenis
- Marcelle RexianeMadame Denis
- André VarennesLe colonel
- Georges ChamaratDuval
- Jean DavyLe mousquetaire
Details
- Released
- 21 March 1943
- Original title
- La Main du Diable
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois
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Carnival of Sinners: quick answers
Is Carnival of Sinners worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Carnival of Sinners?
Carnival of Sinners runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Carnival of Sinners have a post-credits scene?
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Carnival of Sinners parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Carnival of Sinners on?
Carnival of Sinners is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Carnival of Sinners?
If you liked Carnival of Sinners, try The Queen of Spades, Lord of Illusions, No Such Thing.
Who directed Carnival of Sinners?
Carnival of Sinners (1943) was directed by Maurice Tourneur and stars Pierre Fresnay, Josseline Gaël, Noël Roquevert.