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Pétrus

1946Movie1 h 35 min

DramaRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

Petrus, a Montmartre photographer, is accidentally wounded by Migo, a dancer at the Frou Frou night club, when she is trying to shoot her faithless lover Rodrigue, a counterfeiter. Though Petrus tries to reconcile the lovers, Migo lands up with him after Rodrigue is finally killed by another jealous dancer.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Comfort watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Marc Allégret
Written by
Marcel Achard

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Facts

October 2, 1946 · 1 h 35 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence

Released
October 2, 1946
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
French
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Pétrus worth watching?"

Questions about Pétrus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Pétrus worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Pétrus good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Pétrus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Pétrus in English?

French

No, it was made in French.