Based on the novel by Stendhal, this period drama follows the young and ambitious Julien Sorel (Gérard Philipe) as he attempts to rise above his lower-class background. While highly motivated, Julian is limited in his understanding of high society and the world in general, leading to a number of unfortunate situations for the naïve upstart, particularly his ill-fated love affair with the wife (Danielle Darrieux) of aristocrat Monsieur de Rênal (Jean Martinelli). Wikipedia
Based on the novel by Stendhal, this period drama follows the young and ambitious Julien Sorel (Gérard Philipe) as he attempts to rise above his lower-class background. While highly motivated, Julian is limited in his understanding of high society and the world in general, leading to a number of unfortunate situations for the naïve upstart,...