Gervaise(1956)
Gervaise Synopsis
Gervaise Macquart is a beautiful Parisian laundress and mother whose lover, Lantier, walks out on her. She eventually marries Henri Coupeau, a roofer who has an unfortunate accident. As her now crippled husband descends into alcoholism, Gervaise tries to make ends meet on her own. Life becomes even more complicated when Lantier returns and befriends Henri. Meanwhile, the man she really loves is sent to prison.
Gervaise (1956) is a romance and drama film directed by René Clément, released on September 5, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt and Mathilde Casadesus. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- René Clément
- Writers:
- Émile Zola, Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost
- Producers:
- Agnès Delahaie
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Juillard
- Composer:
- Georges Auric
- Production:
- Cino del Duca, Agnès Delahaie Productions, Silver Films, Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
- Status:
- Released
Gervaise (1956) Trailer
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Gervaise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maria Schell
as Gervaise Macquart Coupeau, une blanchisseuse douce et courageuse
François Périer
as Henri Coupeau - le second compagnon de Gervaise, un ouvrier zingueur
Jany Holt
as Mme Lorilleux - la soeur revêche de Coupeau
Mathilde Casadesus
as Mme Boche - la concierge curieuse
Suzy Delair
as Virginie Poisson, une rivale de Gervaise
Armand Mestral
as Lantier, l'amant de Gervaise
Florelle
as Maman Coupeau
Micheline Luccioni
as Clémence
Lucien Hubert
as Mr Poisson
Jacques Harden
as Goujet, le forgeron amoureux de Gervaise
Jacques Hilling
Hélène Tossy
Key crew
Directed by René Clément, written by Émile Zola, Jean Aurenche and Pierre Bost, produced by Agnès Delahaie.
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Gervaise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 59 ratings.
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Gervaise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gervaise online?
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Gervaise (1956) is available to stream on Be TV Go, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gervaise?
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The main cast of Gervaise (1956) includes Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt, Mathilde Casadesus and Suzy Delair. The film was directed by René Clément. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gervaise released?
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Gervaise was released on September 5, 1956 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Gervaise worth watching?
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Gervaise (1956) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gervaise?
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