The Rules of the Game

(1939)Directed by Jean Renoir110 minDrama, Comedy, Romance

The Marquis de la Chesnaye and his wife host a weekend gala where a variety of complicated romantic and social entanglements between guests and servants lead to tragedy, all against the backdrop of a looming war.

Jean Renoiras Octave
Marcel Dalioas Robert de la Cheyniest
Nora Gregoras Christine de la Cheyniest
Julien Caretteas Marceau, le braconnier
Roland Toutainas André Jurieux
Paulette Dubostas Lisette, sa camériste
Gaston Modotas Edouard Schumacher, le garde-chasse
Mila Parélyas Geneviève de Marras
Anne Mayenas Jackie, nièce de Christine
Eddy Debrayas Corneille, le majordome
Odette Talazacas Madame de la Plante
Claire Gérardas Madame de la Bruyère
Pierre Magnieras Le général
Pierre Nayas Monsieur de St. Aubin
Richard Francœuras Monsieur La Bruyère
Léon Lariveas Le cuisinier
Lise Elinaas Radio-Reporter
Nicolas Amatoas L'invité sud-américain (uncredited)
Jacques Beauvaisas Adolphe, un domestique (uncredited)
Henri Cartier-Bressonas Le domestique anglais (uncredited)
Celestinas Le garçon de cuisine (uncredited)
TCTony Corteggianias Berthelin (uncredited)
Géo Forsteras L'invité efféminé (uncredited)
Camille Françoisas La journaliste (uncredited)