It's no holds barred for Julian in pursuit of upward mobility. Although expected to channel career aspirations into the Church of the post-Napoleonic era, his intensely romantic liaisons propel him forward at a pace he cannot control.

Credits

Claude Autant-LaraDirector

Gérard PhilipeJulien Sorel

Danielle DarrieuxMrs. de Rénal

Antonella LualdiMathilde de La Mole

Jean MercureMarquis de La Mole