The Hussy
Originally released in 1979. The Hussy is a drama film. directed by Jacques Doillon.
Starring Claude Hébert, Madeleine Desdevises, and Paulette Lahaye
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (36 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Claude Hébert
as François
Madeleine Desdevises
as Mado
Paulette Lahaye
as La mère de Mado
Juliette Le Cauchoix
as La mère de François
Fernand Decaean
as Le beau-père de François
Dominique Besnehard
as L'instituteur
Odette Maestrini
as L'epicière
Ginette Mazure
as La photographe
Denise Garnier
as La secrétaire de Mairie
Norbert Delozier
as Le beau-frère de François
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Lola Films
- Les Productions de la Guéville
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hussy about?
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...
Who directed The Hussy?
The Hussy was directed by Jacques Doillon.
How long is The Hussy?
The Hussy has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Hussy released?
The Hussy was released on May 23, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hussy?
The main cast of The Hussy includes Claude Hébert, Madeleine Desdevises, Paulette Lahaye, Juliette Le Cauchoix, Fernand Decaean.