The Whirlpool of Fate_
Jean Renoir's directional debut and first silent film stars his wife, Catherine Hessling, as a young girl who manages to turn her tragic family life into one of joy and happiness.
Starring
Catherine Hessling, Charlotte Clasis, Pierre Champagne
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Whirlpool of Fate was released 101 years ago in 1925.
Overview
Jean Renoir's directional debut and first silent film stars his wife, Catherine Hessling, as a young girl who manages to turn her tragic family life into one...
The Whirlpool of Fate is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 23m.
CAST (11)
Catherine Hessling
Virginia Rosaert
Charlotte Clasis
Madame Maubien
PC
Pierre Champagne
Justin Crepoix
Maurice Touzé
La Fuine
Georges Térof
Monsieur Raynal
MF
Madame Fockenberghe
Madame Raynal
HL
Harold Levingston
Georges Raynal
AD
André Derain
Patron du 'Bon Coin'
PL
Pierre Lestringuez
Jef
HM
Henriette Moret
La Roussette
Pierre Renoir
Farmer
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What is The Whirlpool of Fate about?
Jean Renoir's directional debut and first silent film stars his wife, Catherine Hessling, as a young girl who manages to turn her tragic family life into one of joy and happiness.
How long is The Whirlpool of Fate?
The Whirlpool of Fate has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in The Whirlpool of Fate?
The cast of The Whirlpool of Fate includes Catherine Hessling, Charlotte Clasis, Pierre Champagne, Maurice Touzé, Georges Térof.
What is the rating of The Whirlpool of Fate?
The Whirlpool of Fate has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Drama