1938 . 1h 25m

Le Paradis de Satan_

Driven by necessity, Jean Larcher, a young agricultural engineer, accepts the degrading mission of leading to ruin, under cover of administering it, a huge cocoa plantation on the island of São Tomé. His employers, a financial coalition, indeed plan to dispossess its owner, an inexperienced young woman who has just inherited it, of her property. But when Jean comes into contact with her, he recognizes Francesca, a girl he had fond feelings for when he was a student.

Starring Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jany Holt, Pierre Renoir
1h 25m
Runtime
1938
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Driven by necessity, Jean Larcher, a young agricultural engineer, accepts the degrading mission of leading to ruin, under cover of administering it, a huge cocoa plantation on the island of São Tomé. His employers, a financial coalition, indeed plan to dispossess its owner, an inexperienced young woman who has just inherited it, of her property. But when Jean comes into contact with her, he recognizes Francesca, a girl he had fond feelings for when he was a student.

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Cast
Jean-Pierre Aumont stars as Jean Larcher in Le Paradis de Satan.
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Year context
Le Paradis de Satan was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Overview
Driven by necessity, Jean Larcher, a young agricultural engineer, accepts the degrading mission of leading to ruin, under cover of administering it, a huge c...

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Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)

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What is Le Paradis de Satan about?
Driven by necessity, Jean Larcher, a young agricultural engineer, accepts the degrading mission of leading to ruin, under cover of administering it, a huge cocoa plantation on the island of São Tomé. His employers, a financial coalition, indeed plan to dispossess its owner, an inexperienced young woman who has just inherited it, of her property. But when Jean comes into contact with her, he recognizes Francesca, a girl he had fond feelings for when he was a student.
How long is Le Paradis de Satan?
Le Paradis de Satan has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Le Paradis de Satan?
The cast of Le Paradis de Satan includes Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jany Holt, Pierre Renoir, Marcelle Géniat, Lucas Gridoux.
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