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L'Argent

1928Movie2 h 45 min

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–74%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–74%

Summary

Adapted from the novel L'Argent by Émile Zola, the film portrays the world of banking and the stock market in Paris in the 1920s.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Marcel L'Herbier
Written by
Émile Zola, Marcel L'Herbier, Arthur Bernède
Produced by
Jean Sapene

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Facts

December 25, 1928 · 2 h 45 min · Drama

Released
December 25, 1928
Runtime
2 h 45 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
xx
Made in
France
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Driven to Suicide, From Bad to Worse, Reality Has No Soundtrack +8

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream L'Argent?"

Questions about L'Argent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream L'Argent?

PhiloFandor

In the United States, L'Argent streams on Philo and Fandor. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is L'Argent worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.4 and Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching L'Argent?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 2 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Is L'Argent plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (5 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is L'Argent in English?

Frenchxx

No, it was made in French, with some xx.