The Crowned Fish Tavern is a French drama film directed by Jean Renoir and released in 1947. The story is set in a small inn on the banks of a river, where the wealthy Captain Palmer (Noël Roquevert) lives with his daughter Maria (Anne Vernon) and her husband, Leo (Claude Dauphin). However, Leo is more interested in his mistress, the seductive Sylvia (Reneé Saint-Cyr), and neglects his wife.
Palmer is outraged by Leo's behavior and wants to take revenge on him. He hatches a plan to bring Sylvia back in contact with Pierre (Jean Marais), her former lover, hoping to break up Leo and Sylvia's affair. Pierre is now a successful artist, but he has never forgotten Sylvia. When they reunite, their mutual attraction is still strong, and they begin an affair.
Leo discovers the plan and retaliates by creating difficulties for Palmer. Meanwhile, the tension between Leo and Palmer escalates until a violent fight breaks out, leading to Leo's death. Palmer is arrested for murder, and everything points to Pierre as the culprit. Maria is torn between her loyalty to her father and her feelings for Pierre.
As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the truth comes to light. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, jealousy, and revenge, with a touch of the French countryside charm. The Crowned Fish Tavern is a complex and engaging tale that showcases Jean Renoir's mastery of storytelling and his insight into human nature.
