The Horse(1970)
La Horse
The Horse Synopsis
Auguste Maroilleur, an elderly farmer, exploits 400 hectares of crop land with the help of his family, over which he rules with an iron hand. Things go awry the day he discovers one of his grandsons is involved in drug traffic. To make matters worse, the reckless youth has hidden the white powder in the Maroilleur farm. Without a moment's hesitation, Auguste gets rid of the toxic substance but, of course, the mob has different views...
The Horse (1970) is a drama and thriller film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, released on February 22, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Jean Gabin, Danièle Ajoret, Michel Barbey and Christian Barbier. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Writers:
- Georges Godefroy, Pascal Jardin, Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Producers:
- Paul Cadéac, Cyril Grize
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Wottitz
- Composer:
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Production:
- SNC, P.A.C., Gafer, Romana Film
- Status:
- Released
The Horse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as Auguste Maroilleur
Danièle Ajoret
as Louise, Auguste's Second Daughter
Michel Barbey
as Maurice, Louise's Husband
Christian Barbier
as Léon, Mathilde’s Husband
Pierre Dux
as Investigating Judge
Armando Francioli
as Francis Grutti, a Crook
Julien Guiomar
as Police Commissioner
Eléonore Hirt
as Mathilde, Daughter of Auguste
Reinhard Kolldehoff
as Hans
Félix Marten
as Marc Grutti, Emissary of the Crooks
Orlane Paquin
as Véronique, Daughter of Louise and Maurice
- Marc Porel
Marc Porel
as Henri, Son of Mathilde and Léon
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, written by Georges Godefroy, Pascal Jardin and Pierre Granier-Deferre, produced by Paul Cadéac and Cyril Grize.
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The Horse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 58 ratings.
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The Horse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Horse online?
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The Horse (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Horse?
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The main cast of The Horse (1970) includes Jean Gabin, Danièle Ajoret, Michel Barbey, Christian Barbier and Pierre Dux. The film was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Horse released?
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The Horse was released on February 22, 1970 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Horse worth watching?
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The Horse (1970) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.