The Rules of the Game (1939)

The Marquis de la Chesnaye and his wife host a weekend gala where a variety of complicated romantic and social entanglements between guests and servants lead to tragedy, all against the backdrop of a looming war.

Directed by: Jean Renoir

Cast: Jean Renoir, Marcel Dalio, Nora Gregor, Julien Carette, Roland Toutain, Paulette Dubost, Gaston Modot, Mila Parély, Anne Mayen, Eddy Debray, Odette Talazac, Claire Gérard

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Satire

Rating: 9/10

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