1963
7.6 (221 votes)
1h 48m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
NEF
The Fire Within (Le Feu follet)
Overview
Although his alcoholism has been treated, Alain still feels he is deeply unwell and does not feel he can leave the detoxification clinic once and for all. His wife, living in New York, continues to pay for his treatment, but no longer contacts him directly. He intends to commit suicide, but first takes a ride to Paris to catch up with old friends.
Key Crew
Director: Louis Malle
Screenplay: Louis Malle
Director of Photography: Ghislain Cloquet
Top Cast
Maurice Ronet
Alain Leroy
Léna Skerla
Lydia
Yvonne Clech
Mademoiselle Farnoux
Hubert Deschamps
D'Averseau
Jean-Paul Moulinot
Dr. La Barbinais
Mona Dol
Madame La Barbinais
Pierre Moncorbier
Moraine
René Dupuy
Charlie (as René Dupuis)
