The Hussy(1979)
La Drôlesse
The Hussy Synopsis
Twenty-year old misfit François earns his living by gathering boxes and bottles to resell to local shopkeepers. He lives with his grossly insensitive mother and stepfather. Mado is a gawky 11-year old, who is neglected by her family because of the oddness of the way she expresses her affection. For reasons which never become clear, François kidnaps Mado, and takes her to live with him in the attic of his parents' home. Instead of feeling fear, Mado enters into the spirit of the abduction, and they joust with one another, increasingly finding love and comfort in their relationship. When the police come upon them, however, they put an entirely different interpretation on their behavior.
The Hussy (1979) is a drama film directed by Jacques Doillon, released on May 23, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Claude Hébert, Madeleine Desdevises, Paulette Lahaye and Juliette Le Cauchoix. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Doillon
- Writers:
- Denis Ferraris, Jacques Doillon
- Producers:
- Danièle Delorme, Yves Robert
- Cinematographer:
- Philippe Rousselot
- Production:
- Lola Films, Les Productions de la Guéville
- Status:
- Released
The Hussy Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Claude Hébert
Claude Hébert
as François
- Madeleine Desdevises
Madeleine Desdevises
as Mado
- Paulette Lahaye
Paulette Lahaye
as La mère de Mado
- Juliette Le Cauchoix
Juliette Le Cauchoix
as La mère de François
- Fernand Decaean
Fernand Decaean
as Le beau-père de François
Dominique Besnehard
as L'instituteur
- Odette Maestrini
Odette Maestrini
as L'epicière
- Ginette Mazure
Ginette Mazure
as La photographe
- Denise Garnier
Denise Garnier
as La secrétaire de Mairie
- Norbert Delozier
Norbert Delozier
as Le beau-frère de François
- Janine Huet
Janine Huet
as La soeur de François
- Marie Sanson
Marie Sanson
as La vieille dame aux Cailloux
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Doillon, written by Denis Ferraris and Jacques Doillon, produced by Danièle Delorme and Yves Robert.
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The Hussy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Hussy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hussy online?
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The Hussy (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hussy?
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The main cast of The Hussy (1979) includes Claude Hébert, Madeleine Desdevises, Paulette Lahaye, Juliette Le Cauchoix and Fernand Decaean. The film was directed by Jacques Doillon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hussy released?
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The Hussy was released on May 23, 1979 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Hussy worth watching?
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The Hussy (1979) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.