Plot — What is The Unfrocked One about?
Pierre Fresnay plays the title character in Le Defroque (The Defrocked One). Cast out by his church, former priest Maurice (Fresnay) delights in mocking the traditions and credos of Catholicism. Even so, young Gerard (Pierre Trabaud) becomes convinced that Maurice has never truly lost his calling. Becoming a priest himself, Gerard devotes his life to bringing Maurice back into the fold. Things don't turn out quite as Gerard hopes, however; he has not reckoned with the possibility that Maurice may have been driven into insanity by his raging self-hatred.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1954 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Audience Score | 54% (5.4/10, 7 votes) |
The Unfrocked One — FAQ
Is The Unfrocked One worth watching? The Unfrocked One holds a 5.4/10 rating from 7 viewers. Pierre Fresnay plays the title character in Le Defroque (The Defrocked One). Cast out by his church, former priest Maurice (Fresnay) delights in mocking the traditions and credos of Catholicism. Even so, young Gerard (Pi
Who directed The Unfrocked One? Directed by Léo Joannon.
Who is in the cast of The Unfrocked One? It stars Pierre Fresnay, Pierre Trabaud, Nicole Stéphane, Marcelle Géniat, Jacques Fabbri, Abel Jacquin and more.
Where can I stream The Unfrocked One? Streaming availability for The Unfrocked One is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Unfrocked One release? It released in 1954.
