The Fire Within (1963)

10/15/1963 (FR) • 1h 48m

Drama

Overview

Although his alcoholism has been treated, Alain still feels he is deeply unwell and does not feel he can leave the detoxification clinic once and for all. His wife, living in New York, continues to pay for his treatment, but no longer contacts him directly. He intends to commit suicide, but first takes a ride to Paris to catch up with old friends.

Top Billed Cast

Maurice Ronet

Alain Leroy

Yvonne Clech

Mademoiselle Farnoux

Jean-Paul Moulinot

Dr. La Barbinais

Mona Dol

Madame La Barbinais

René Dupuy

Charlie (as René Dupuis)


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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

paris, france

melancholy

alcoholism

loneliness

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