Le Petit César

You're a midwestern thug, itching for action beyond your small town. But success brings enemies fast. The spotlight proves dangerous. LeRoy's pre-Code classic lands as stark warning. Ambition corrupts.

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Mervyn LeRoy directed Le Petit César in 1931. See Mervyn LeRoy's full filmography, where to start with Mervyn LeRoy, or where to go after you've seen everything by Mervyn LeRoy.

Le Petit César was released in 1931 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 79 minutes.