The Boat on the Grass(1971)
Le Bateau sur l'herbe
The Boat on the Grass Synopsis
Despite their social differences, poor David and the rich Olivier are the best friends. David took the young Eleanor in Olivier's Paris apartment. When Olivier meets her there, he takes her to the country, where the three build a boat on the meadow. Eleanore divided the friends.
The Boat on the Grass (1971) is a comedy and drama film directed by Gérard Brach, released on April 16, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Jean-Pierre Cassel, Claude Jade, John McEnery and Valentina Cortese. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Gérard Brach
- Writers:
- Gérard Brach, Suzanne Schiffman, Roman Polanski
- Producers:
- Jean-Pierre Rassam, Robert Gascuel
- Cinematographer:
- Étienne Becker
- Composer:
- François Rabbath
- Production:
- Vicco Films, Cinétel
- Status:
- Released
The Boat on the Grass Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as David
Claude Jade
as Eleonore
John McEnery
as Olivier
Valentina Cortese
as Catherine
Paul Préboist
as Léon
Micha Bayard
as Germaine
Pierre Asso
as Alexis
- Jean de Coninck
Jean de Coninck
as Parasit
Carla Marlier
as Parasite
- Bernard Salvage
Bernard Salvage
as Parasit
- Louis Jojot
Louis Jojot
Jean-Louis Richard
as M. Lagrève (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Gérard Brach, written by Gérard Brach, Suzanne Schiffman and Roman Polanski, produced by Jean-Pierre Rassam and Robert Gascuel.
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The Boat on the Grass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Boat on the Grass – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boat on the Grass online?
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The Boat on the Grass (1971) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boat on the Grass?
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The main cast of The Boat on the Grass (1971) includes Jean-Pierre Cassel, Claude Jade, John McEnery, Valentina Cortese and Paul Préboist. The film was directed by Gérard Brach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boat on the Grass released?
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The Boat on the Grass was released on April 16, 1971 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Boat on the Grass worth watching?
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The Boat on the Grass (1971) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.