It's no holds barred for Julian in pursuit of upward mobility. Although expected to channel career aspirations into the Church of the post-Napoleonic era, his intensely romantic liaisons propel him forward at a pace he cannot control.

Gérard Philipe
as Julien Sorel

Danielle Darrieux
as Mrs. de Rénal

Antonella Lualdi
as Mathilde de La Mole

Jean Mercure
as Marquis de La Mole

Antoine Balpêtré
as Abbot Pirard

André Brunot
as Abbot Chélan

Anna Maria Sandri
as Elisa

Jean Martinelli
as Mr. de Rénal

Pierre Jourdan
as Count Altamira

Gérard Séty
as Lieutenant Liéven