The Fire Within (1963)

Name: The Fire Within
Genre: Drama
Released: 1963
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla, Yvonne Clech, Hubert Deschamps, Jean-Paul Moulinot

1h 48m France

Drama

Plot

Alain, recently treated for alcoholism, grapples with lingering feelings of despair and doubts about his readiness to leave the detox center. His wife, residing in New York, supports his recovery financially but has ceased communication. Struggling with thoughts of suicide, Alain decides to visit Paris to reconnect with old friends before making any final decisions about his life. This journey serves as a poignant exploration of his inner turmoil and a search for hope amidst his darkest moments.

Cast

Maurice Ronet Léna Skerla Yvonne Clech Hubert Deschamps Jean-Paul Moulinot Mona Dol Pierre Moncorbier René Dupuy Bernard Tiphaine Bernard Noël Ursula Vian-Kübler Jeanne Moreau Alain Mottet François Gragnon Romain Bouteille