Cast
Michel Simon
as Maurice Legrand
Janie Marèse
as Lucienne 'Lulu' Pelletier
Georges Flamant
as Andre 'Dédé' Govain
Magdeleine Bérubet
as Adèle Legrand
Roger Gaillard
as Adjutant Alexis Godard
Jean Gehret
as Monsieur Dugodet
Lucien Mancini
as Wallstein
Max Dalban
as Bernard, the colleague
Romain Bouquet
as Henriot, boss of hosiery
Pierre Desty
as Gustave Brocheton
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1931
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes140
DirectorJean Renoir
WritersJean Renoir, André Girard
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLa Chienne
About La Chienne
Cashier Maurice Legrand is married to the wretched Adele. By chance, he meets Lucienne, 'Lulu', and makes her his mistress. He thinks he has finally found love, but Lulu is a streetwalker, still in love with her pimp.
Directed by Jean Renoir, La Chienne leans on a strong ensemble — Michel Simon, Janie Marèse, Georges Flamant — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1931.
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