

The Inheritor
After his father is killed in a plane crash, Bart Cordell returns back home to France to claim his inheritance: to lead the industrial empire his father built. But when a prostitute tries to set him up for a drug smuggling charge, he is forced to accept that his father may have been assassinated and that the killers are out to get him as well...
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Inheritor
The Inheritor is a 1973 French-language thriller, drama and action film directed by Philippe Labro. The cast is led by Jean-Paul Belmondo, Carla Gravina, Jean Rochefort. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings.
The Inheritor was produced by Cinétel, Président Films, and Euro International Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on March 22, 1973.
- Director
- Philippe Labro
- Writers
- Philippe Labro
- Release date
- March 22, 1973
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Cinétel, Président Films, Euro International Films
The Inheritor cast & crew
The Inheritor was directed by Philippe Labro and written by Philippe Labro.
The cast features Jean-Paul Belmondo as Bart Cordell, Carla Gravina as Liza Rocquencourt, Jean Rochefort as Le nonce (André Berthier), Charles Denner as David Loweinstein, Jean Desailly as Jean-Pierre Carnavan, and Jean Martin as Mgr. Schneider.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Colombier, cinematography is by Jean Penzer, and it was produced by Jacques-Eric Strauss.
Is The Inheritor worth watching?
The Inheritor holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 95 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, drama, and action, The Inheritor is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Inheritor

Jean-Paul Belmondo
Bart Cordell

Carla Gravina
Liza Rocquencourt

Jean Rochefort
Le nonce (André Berthier)

Charles Denner
David Loweinstein

Jean Desailly
Jean-Pierre Carnavan

Jean Martin
Mgr. Schneider

Maurice Garrel
Brayen

Pierre Grasset
Pierre Delmas

Maureen Kerwin
Lauren Korey

François Chaumette
Maître Georges Theron-Maillard

Michel Beaune
Frédéric Lambert

Marcel Cuvelier
Le Ministre
The Inheritor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Inheritor in United States?
The Inheritor is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Inheritor in?
The Inheritor is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Inheritor?
The Inheritor runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Inheritor rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 95 ratings.











