

The Fire Within
Visit website7.6/10 • 220
1963-10-15 • 1h 48m
Although his alcoholism has been treated, Alain still feels he is deeply unwell and does not feel he can leave the detoxification clinic once and for all. His wife, living in New York, continues to pay for his treatment, but no longer contacts him directly. He intends to commit suicide, but first takes a ride to Paris to catch up with old friends.
- Directors
- Louis Malle
- Editors
- Suzanne Baron

The Fire Within
Visit website1963-10-15 • 1h 48m
7.6/10 • 220
Although his alcoholism has been treated, Alain still feels he is deeply unwell and does not feel he can leave the detoxification clinic once and for all. His wife, living in New York, continues to pay for his treatment, but no longer contacts him directly. He intends to commit suicide, but first takes a ride to Paris to catch up with old friends.
- Directors
- Louis Malle
- Editors
- Suzanne Baron
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsMaurice Ronet
Alain Leroy
Léna Skerla
Lydia
Yvonne Clech
Mademoiselle Farnoux
Hubert Deschamps
D'Averseau
Jean-Paul Moulinot
Dr. La Barbinais
Mona Dol
Madame La Barbinais
Pierre Moncorbier
Moraine
René Dupuy
Charlie (as René Dupuis)
Bernard Tiphaine
Milou
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- Keywords
- paris, francemelancholyalcoholismloneliness