Green Harvest(1959)
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Green Harvest Synopsis
In 1943, a group of high school students decide to take action against the Nazi occupying forces. Showing courage and imagination, they manage to blow up the Kommandantur and to release hostages. But after the killing of a German soldier the Nazi police apparatus strikes back. The young resisters are arrested and two of them are condemned to death.
Green Harvest (1959) is a drama and war film directed by François Villiers, released on December 2, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Pierre Dux, Dany Saval, Jacques Perrin and Francis Lemonnier. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- François Villiers
- Writers:
- Henri Brunel, François Boyer, François Villiers
- Producers:
- Claude Clert, Alain Poiré
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Soulignac
- Composer:
- Jacques Bondon
- Production:
- Caravelle
- Status:
- Released
Green Harvest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pierre Dux
as High school chaplain
Dany Saval
as Dany
Jacques Perrin
as Jean-Louis Mesnier
Francis Lemonnier
as Olivier Guerbois
Claude Brasseur
as Robert Borelli
Philippe Adrien
as Smoker
Jacques Higelin
as Mercadier
- Jacques Gencel
Jacques Gencel
as Rouquier
- Jacques Cossin
Jacques Cossin
as Duval
- Gérard Dauzat
Gérard Dauzat
as Schneider
- Robert Kimmich
Robert Kimmich
as Gaubert
Marie-France Boyer
as Sophie
Key crew
Directed by François Villiers, written by Henri Brunel, François Boyer and François Villiers, produced by Claude Clert and Alain Poiré.
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Green Harvest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 11 ratings.
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Green Harvest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Green Harvest online?
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Green Harvest (1959) is available to stream on Gaumont Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Green Harvest?
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The main cast of Green Harvest (1959) includes Pierre Dux, Dany Saval, Jacques Perrin, Francis Lemonnier and Claude Brasseur. The film was directed by François Villiers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Green Harvest released?
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Green Harvest was released on December 2, 1959 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Green Harvest worth watching?
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Green Harvest (1959) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.