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Born of Unknown Father

1950Movie1 h 15 min

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

By taking the defense of Raymond Denis, accused of having killed his mistress, when she committed suicide because he did not want to recognize his child, the lawyer Claude Nogent, learns that he himself was born of unknown father.

Feels like

  • French Melodrama
  • Illegitimacy
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Law and Ethics
  • Post-War France
  • Family Secrets
  • Psychological Depth
  • Emotional Intensity

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Maurice Cloche
Written by
Maurice Cloche
Produced by
Maurice Cloche
Music by
Wal-Berg

Everyone

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Facts

December 12, 1950 · 1 h 15 min · Drama

Released
December 12, 1950
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Born of Unknown Father worth watching?"

Questions about Born of Unknown Father

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Born of Unknown Father worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70.

Is Born of Unknown Father okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Born of Unknown Father good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Born of Unknown Father plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Born of Unknown Father in English?

French

No, it was made in French.