The Old Guard
Originally released in 1960. The Old Guard is a comedy film. directed by Gilles Grangier. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, and Noël-Noël
Synopsis
Three friends leave their village for a retirement home travelling the countryside
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (56 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Gabin
as Jean-Marie Pejat, bicycle repairer
Pierre Fresnay
as Baptiste Talon, retired SNCF employee
Noël-Noël
as Blaise Poulossière, pig farmer
Mona Goya
as Catherine, boss of the farm
André Dalibert
as Anselme Poulossière, son of Blaise
Yane Barry
as Mariette, Blaise's granddaughter
Hélène Dieudonné
as Mother Superior of the “Gouyette” hospice
Guy Decomble
as Coach driver
Alexandre Rignault
as Farmer who receives Blaise
Paul Mercey
as Mayor of the village
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cinétel
- Fidès Film
- Silver Films
- Titanus
- Cité Films
- Terra Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Old Guard about?
Three friends leave their village for a retirement home travelling the countryside
Who directed The Old Guard?
The Old Guard was directed by Gilles Grangier.
How long is The Old Guard?
The Old Guard has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Old Guard released?
The Old Guard was released on September 2, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Old Guard?
The main cast of The Old Guard includes Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Noël-Noël, Mona Goya, André Dalibert.