Devil in the Flesh_
In France during World War I, Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. Marthe then begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year-old François, with whom she had a dalliance before marrying Jacques. Jealous François struggles with the fact that Marthe is married, while she tries to prove her devotion to her young, hotheaded lover. Things become even more complex when Marthe becomes pregnant with Jacques' baby.
Starring
Micheline Presle, Gérard Philipe, Denise Grey
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Devil in the Flesh was released 79 years ago in 1947.
Overview
In France during World War I, Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. Marthe then begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year...
Devil in the Flesh is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Micheline Presle
Marthe Grangier
Gérard Philipe
François Jaubert
Denise Grey
Madame Grangier
Jean Debucourt
Edouard Jaubert
Pierre Palau
Monsieur Marin
Jean Lara
Jacques Lacombe
MF
Michel François
René
GL
Germaine Ledoyen
Madame Jaubert
Jeanne Pérez
Madame Marin
Jacques Tati
Officer at the bar
Richard Francœur
Head waiter of the grand restaurant
Max Maxudian
Schoolmaster
André Bervil
Partygoer who announces the Armistice a day early
Edmond Beauchamp
Sommelier of the grand restaurant
Charles Vissières
Anselme, waiter of the grand restaurant
HG
Henri Gaultier
Monsieur Georges, manager of the grand restaurant
AR
Albert Rémy
Sacristan
JR
Jean Relet
Marthe Mellot
Nun
RG
Renée García
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Devil in the Flesh about?
In France during World War I, Marthe waits for her husband, Jacques, while he fights on the front lines. Marthe then begins a tempestuous affair with 17-year-old François, with whom she had a dalliance before marrying Jacques. Jealous François struggles with the fact that Marthe is married, while she tries to prove her devotion to her young, hotheaded lover. Things become even more complex when Marthe becomes pregnant with Jacques' baby.
How long is Devil in the Flesh?
Devil in the Flesh has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Devil in the Flesh?
The cast of Devil in the Flesh includes Micheline Presle, Gérard Philipe, Denise Grey, Jean Debucourt, Pierre Palau.
What is the rating of Devil in the Flesh?
Devil in the Flesh has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 31 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance