Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre
Originally released in 1989. Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre is a drama/history film. directed by Denis Amar.
Starring Lambert Wilson, Claudia Cardinale, and Robert Hirsch
Synopsis
Postwar France was slow to recover from the after-effects of the World War Two. The economy was doing poorly, and many people were poor and homeless, sleeping under bridges, etc. The winter of 1953-54 proved particularly difficult for these people, as it was one of the coldest on record. Father Pierre (Lambert Wilson), a parish priest, on seeing the suffering of these people (and their frequent death from the cold), was moved to write the French government seeking help for them. When his letter, which was published in the newspapers, succeeded in rousing overwhelming popular support for helping the homeless, he was able to form a charitable group (still active today) titled "Les Chiffoniers d'Emmaus," or "The Ragpickers of Emmaus" to channel help to them. This biographical film tells the true story of Abbe Pierre's successful efforts in those years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (33 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lambert Wilson
as L'abbé Pierre
Claudia Cardinale
as Hélène Larmier
Robert Hirsch
as Raoul
Bernie Bonvoisin
as Castaing, dit "la Castagne"
Antoine Vitez
as Le ministre de l'Intérieur
Bernard Lefort
as Le préfet de police
Maxime Leroux
as Le député Robert Buron
Wladimir Yordanoff
as Le sénateur Charmat
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Belles Rives
- Midships Associés
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre about?
Postwar France was slow to recover from the after-effects of the World War Two. The economy was doing poorly, and many people were poor and homeless, sleeping under bridges, etc. The winter of 1953...
Who directed Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?
Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre was directed by Denis Amar.
How long is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?
Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre released?
Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre was released on October 31, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?
The main cast of Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre includes Lambert Wilson, Claudia Cardinale, Robert Hirsch, Bernie Bonvoisin, Antoine Vitez.