

In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo. Lucien grows to enjoy the power that comes with his position, but his life is complicated when he falls for France Horn, a beautiful young Jewish woman.
You can stream Lacombe, Lucien on Criterion Channel.
Lacombe, Lucien was directed by Louis Malle.
Lacombe, Lucien holds an average rating of 7.0/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama and war. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Lacombe, Lucien runs for 2h 18min, and was released in 1974.
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