The Red and the Black

The Red and the Black — Plot

Handsome and ambitious, Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble peasant origins and make something of his life-by adopting the code of hypocrisy by which his society operates. Julien ultimately commits a crime-out of passion, principle, or insanity-that will bring about his downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical picture of French Restoration society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed, and ennui.

• Release date
• December 22, 1997

The Red and the Black — Cast

Carole Bouquet Louise de Rénal Kim Rossi Stuart Julien Sorel Judith Godrèche Mathilde de la Môle Claude Rich Marquis de la Môle Bernard Verley Monsieur de Rénal Constanze Engelbrecht Madame Derville Francesco Acquaroli Comte Altamira Maurice Garrel Abbé Chelan