Sirocco
1938, French. Directed by Pierre Chenal.
Town trollop Safia, much against her better judgment, falls in love with Matteo, a beggar and mystic in the native quarter of Sirocco. She flees to France, first as the mistress and then wife of a wealthy archaeologist, and bears him Matteo's child, whom he believes to be his own. Complications arise years later when Matteo finds Safia, and a ring of blackmailers uncover her past and exposes her to her husband.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Pierre ChenalDirector
- Louis JouvetRossignol
- Viviane RomanceSafia
- Marcel DalioMatteo Gordina, 'le Maltais'
- Pierre RenoirArchaeologist André Chervin
- Florence MarlyDiana
- FréhelRosina
- Jany HoltGreta
- Gina ManèsOlga
- Jean DavyFriend of Chervin
- Max DalbanJules, friend of Chervin
- Pierre LabryLeader of the gang
- Gaston ModotStoker
Details
- Released
- 22 September 1938
- Original title
- La Maison du Maltais
- Country
- France
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How long is Sirocco?
Sirocco runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Sirocco have a post-credits scene?
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What movies are like Sirocco?
If you liked Sirocco, try Landline, Bye Bye Morons, CQ.
Who directed Sirocco?
Sirocco (1938) was directed by Pierre Chenal and stars Louis Jouvet, Viviane Romance, Marcel Dalio.