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Barrabas (1919)

Movie ★ 5.4 489 min

Crime

Rudolph Strelitz, known as 'Barrabas', is the leader of a brutal underground gang causing chaos and destruction in the lives of civilized people. A lawyer, Claude Varèse, is strongly determined to bring Strelitz to justice for the purpose of revenge, after his father was unjustly guillotined for the murder of Laure d'Hérigny, the mistress of an American millionaire. Later, the sister of Claude Varèse, Françoise, is kidnapped by Dr Lucius, one of the henchmen of Barrabas. Serialised over 12 chapters.

Louis Feuillade Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 5, 1919
Runtime
489 min
IMDb
tt0009905
Country
France
Language
No Language

Cast

Fernand Herrmann L'avocat Jacques Varèse Édouard Mathé Édouard Mathé Raoul de Nérac Gaston Michel Gaston Michel Rudolph Strélitz Georges Biscot Georges Biscot Biscotin Blanche Montel Blanche Montel Françoise Varèse

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Frequently asked questions

What is Barrabas about?
Rudolph Strelitz, known as 'Barrabas', is the leader of a brutal underground gang causing chaos and destruction in the lives of civilized people. A lawyer, Claude Varèse, is strongly determined to bring Strelitz to justice for the purpose of revenge, after his father was unjustly guillotined for the murder of Laure d'Hérigny, the mistress of an American millionaire. Later, the sister of Claude Varèse, Françoise, is kidnapped by Dr Lucius, one of the henchmen of Barrabas. Serialised over 12 chapters.
Who directed Barrabas?
Barrabas was directed by Louis Feuillade.
Who stars in Barrabas?
Barrabas stars Fernand Herrmann, Édouard Mathé, Gaston Michel, Georges Biscot.
When was Barrabas released?
Barrabas is a 1919 crime film.
Where can I watch Barrabas?
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