Young Wolves (1968) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1968 · 107 mins · French

Directed by

Marcel Carné

Starring

Robert De Niro, Bernard Dhéran, Gamil Ratib, Muni, Yves Beneyton, Roger Trapp

Alain, called “the young wolf,” is a sleek, daring figure sustained by Princess Linzani’s patronage. Simultaneously, he starts seeing his contemporary Sylvie, a self‑assured young woman who, despite her boldness, has never known a lover. His dual loyalties stir a quiet tension as he balances courtly duties with the prospect of first love.