Soon after the death of his first wife (whose dowry was inadequate), Charles Bovary, a country doctor in Normandy, marries Emma Rouault, who is well-endowed in every sense. In her new home, Emma finds conflict with her mother-in-law, a husband uninterested in the social whirl, and general discontentment; thereby proving an easy conquest for philanderer Rodolphe. Other lovers follow. Does tragedy await?
Directed byJean Renoir
Written byGustave Flaubert (novel), Jean Renoir
CountryFrance
Runtime101 min
On screen
Max Dearly
Valentine Tessier
Pierre Renoir
Robert Le Vigan