A character study depicting the life of Rembrandt Van Rijn at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s. Beginning with the death of his wife, Rembrandt's work takes a dark turn, which offends many of his patrons.

Charles Laughtonas Rembrandt van Rijn
Gertrude Lawrenceas Geertje Dirx
Elsa Lanchesteras Hendrickje Stoffels
Edward Chapmanas Fabrizius
Walter Huddas Capt. Banning Cocq
Roger Liveseyas Beggar Saul
Herbert Lomasas Harmenzs van Rijn
Allan Jeayesas Dr. Tulp
Georges Périnal