The Call of Destiny
1953, French. Directed by Georges Lacombe.
Young conductor Roberto Lombardini has never known his father who is actually a former musician, a failed piano player who has sunk into alcoholism.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Georges LacombeDirector
- Jean MaraisLorenzo Lombardi
- Jacqueline PorelLucienne Lombardi
- Roberto BenziRoberto Lombardi
- Édouard DelmontM. Galibert
- Charles DechampsMonsieur Roze
- Fernand SardouDottore Aldo Guarneri
- Georgette AnysLa grosse Lolo
- Germaine PapeMme Torquato
- Jean LanierCrespi, l'ami
- Marcel LebasLe facteur
- Fernand RauzénaM. Torquato
- Philippe RichardLe directeur
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1953
- Original title
- L'Appel du destin
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jacques Viot
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How long is The Call of Destiny?
The Call of Destiny runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Call of Destiny have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Call of Destiny on?
The Call of Destiny isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1953. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Call of Destiny?
If you liked The Call of Destiny, try Somewhere in Queens, Landline, SubUrbia.
Who directed The Call of Destiny?
The Call of Destiny (1953) was directed by Georges Lacombe and stars Jean Marais, Jacqueline Porel, Roberto Benzi.