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The Strange Ones (1950)

A love story by Jean Cocteau

6.6audience score
125 votes on TMDB
Released March 29, 1950Runtime 1h 47mDirector Jean-Pierre Melville

Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.

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Cast of The Strange Ones

Nicole Stéphane

Nicole Stéphane

Elisabeth
Édouard Dermithe

Édouard Dermithe

Paul
Renée Cosima

Renée Cosima

Dargelos / Agathe
Jacques Bernard

Jacques Bernard

Gerard
Jean Cocteau

Jean Cocteau

Narrator (voice)
Jean-Marie Robain

Jean-Marie Robain

Headmaster
Rachel Devirys

Rachel Devirys

Roger Gaillard

Roger Gaillard

Gerard's Uncle
Annabel Buffet

Annabel Buffet

Model
Hélène Rémy

Hélène Rémy

Pierre Benichou

Pierre Benichou

Young schoolboy

About The Strange Ones

Where can I watch The Strange Ones?

The Strange Ones is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in The Strange Ones?

The Strange Ones stars Nicole Stéphane, Édouard Dermithe, Renée Cosima, Jacques Bernard, Jean Cocteau.

Who directed The Strange Ones?

The Strange Ones was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

How long is The Strange Ones?

The Strange Ones has a runtime of 1h 47m.

What is The Strange Ones about?

Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.