Picnic on the Grass(1959)
Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe
Picnic on the Grass Synopsis
New Europe presidential candidate Etienne Alexis is a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. To celebrate his engagement to a cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic, where Mother Nature asserts herself. A shepherd's flute conjures a windstorm throwing Alexis together with the luscious Nénette, a farm lass who, although unimpressed with men, wants to have a baby.
Picnic on the Grass (1959) is a romance and comedy film directed by Jean Renoir, released on November 11, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane and Fernand Sardou. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean Renoir
- Writers:
- Jean Renoir
- Producers:
- Ginette Doynel
- Cinematographer:
- Georges Leclerc
- Composer:
- Joseph Kosma
- Production:
- Compagnie Jean Renoir
- Status:
- Released
Picnic on the Grass Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Meurisse
as Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologiste
Catherine Rouvel
as Antoinette dite :Nénette
Jacqueline Morane
as Titine
Fernand Sardou
as Nino, le père de Nénette
Jean-Pierre Granval
as Ritou
Hélène Duc
as Isabelle, la secrétaire du biologiste
- Ingrid Nordine
Ingrid Nordine
as la comtesse Marie-Charlotte
Charles Blavette
as le berger Gaspard
Marguerite Cassan
as Mme Odile Poignant
André Brunot
as le curé
Key crew
Directed by Jean Renoir, written by Jean Renoir, produced by Ginette Doynel.
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Picnic on the Grass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 54 ratings.
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Picnic on the Grass – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Picnic on the Grass?
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The main cast of Picnic on the Grass (1959) includes Paul Meurisse, Catherine Rouvel, Jacqueline Morane, Fernand Sardou and Jean-Pierre Granval. The film was directed by Jean Renoir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Picnic on the Grass released?
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Picnic on the Grass was released on November 11, 1959 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Picnic on the Grass worth watching?
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Picnic on the Grass (1959) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.