Gervaise
Originally released in 1956. Gervaise is a romance/drama film. directed by René Clément.
Starring Maria Schell, François Périer, and Jany Holt
Synopsis
An adaptation of Émile Zola’s 1877 masterpiece L’assommoir, the film is an uncompromising depiction of a lowly laundress’s struggles to deal with an alcoholic husband while running her own business.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (54 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cino del Duca
- Agnès Delahaie Productions
- Silver Films
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gervaise about?
An adaptation of Émile Zola’s 1877 masterpiece L’assommoir, the film is an uncompromising depiction of a lowly laundress’s struggles to deal with an alcoholic husband while running her own b...
Who directed Gervaise?
Gervaise was directed by René Clément.
How long is Gervaise?
Gervaise has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Gervaise released?
Gervaise was released on September 5, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gervaise?
The main cast of Gervaise includes Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt, Mathilde Casadesus, Suzy Delair.