Nez de cuir (1952)

Nez de cuir is a French romantic film drama first released in 1952, directed by Yves Allégret.  The film is based on a novel by Jean de la Varende and stars Jean Marais, Françoise Christophe, Yvonne de Bray, Jean Debucourt and Mariella Lotti.  It has also been released under the title: Leathernose.  Our overall rating for this film is: good.


Among the many who lie dead or dying on a battlefield in 1814 is Roger de Tinchebraye.  Although he survives his injuries, Roger is badly scarred and Dr Marchal can do nothing to save his once beautiful face.  Before the war, Roger was a great womaniser but now he must hide his face behind a leather mask.  Although everyone calls him Leather-nose, Roger finds he still has lost none of his powers of seduction.  His charm is intact and he has acquired a certain mystique which women are captivated by.  One of his latest admirers is Hélène Josias, whose niece Judith is also attracted to him and even dreams of marrying him.  Roger is moved by the young woman’s proposal but cannot accept, for he knows he can never remain faithful to one woman.  When Judith accepts an offer of marriage from the older Marquis de Brives, Roger realises that he loves her and conceives a plan to stay close to her...
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