Lacombe, Lucien
1974, French. Directed by Louis Malle.
In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo. Lucien grows to enjoy the power that comes with his position, but his life is complicated when he falls for France Horn, a beautiful young Jewish woman.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Louis MalleDirector
- Pierre BlaiseLucien Lacombe
- Aurore ClémentFrance Horn
- Holger LöwenadlerAlbert Horn
- Therese GiehseLa Grand-mère
- Stéphane BouyJean-Bernard
- Loumi IacobescoBetty Beaulieu
- René BoulocFaure
- Jean RougerieTonin
- Pierre DecazesAubert
- Jacqueline StaupMelle Chauvelot
- Cécile RicardMarie
- Ave NinchiMme Georges
Details
- Released
- 30 January 1974
- Original title
- Lacombe Lucien
- Country
- Germany, France, Italy
- Written by
- Patrick Modiano, Louis Malle
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Lacombe, Lucien: quick answers
Is Lacombe, Lucien worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 170 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lacombe, Lucien?
Lacombe, Lucien runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does Lacombe, Lucien have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Lacombe, Lucien on?
Lacombe, Lucien is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lacombe, Lucien?
If you liked Lacombe, Lucien, try Waiting for Anya, Sarah's Key, Au Revoir les Enfants.
Who directed Lacombe, Lucien?
Lacombe, Lucien (1974) was directed by Louis Malle and stars Pierre Blaise, Aurore Clément, Holger Löwenadler.