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The Unfrocked One (1954)

Movie ★ 5.2 107 min

Drama

Pierre Fresnay plays the title character in Le Defroque (The Defrocked One). Cast out by his church, former priest Maurice (Fresnay) delights in mocking the traditions and credos of Catholicism. Even so, young Gerard (Pierre Trabaud) becomes convinced that Maurice has never truly lost his calling. Becoming a priest himself, Gerard devotes his life to bringing Maurice back into the fold. Things don't turn out quite as Gerard hopes, however; he has not reckoned with the possibility that Maurice may have been driven into insanity by his raging self-hatred.

Léo Joannon Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 26, 1954
Runtime
107 min
IMDb
tt0144183
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Language
Studio
Société Française de Cinématographie (SFC),

Cast

Pierre Fresnay Pierre Fresnay Maurice Morand Pierre Trabaud Pierre Trabaud Gérard Lacassagne Nicole Stéphane Nicole Stéphane Catherine Grandpré Marcelle Géniat Marcelle Géniat Mme Morand Jacques Fabbri Jacques Fabbri L'ordonnance Abel Jacquin Le père supérieur Georges Lannes Georges Lannes Le colonel Renaud Mary Renaud Mary L'antiquaire Guy Decomble Guy Decomble Le père Mascle René Havard René Havard Un officier

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Unfrocked One about?
Pierre Fresnay plays the title character in Le Defroque (The Defrocked One). Cast out by his church, former priest Maurice (Fresnay) delights in mocking the traditions and credos of Catholicism. Even so, young Gerard (Pierre Trabaud) becomes convinced that Maurice has never truly lost his calling. Becoming a priest himself, Gerard devotes his life to bringing Maurice back into the fold. Things don't turn out quite as Gerard hopes, however; he has not reckoned with the possibility that Maurice may have been driven into insanity by his raging self-hatred.
Who directed The Unfrocked One?
The Unfrocked One was directed by Léo Joannon.
Who stars in The Unfrocked One?
The Unfrocked One stars Pierre Fresnay, Pierre Trabaud, Nicole Stéphane, Marcelle Géniat.
When was The Unfrocked One released?
The Unfrocked One is a 1954 drama film.
Where can I watch The Unfrocked One?
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