Movie

Gervaise

★ 6.7(57)19561h 52m

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Good to know

Director: René Clément
Release date: 1956-09-05
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Cino del Duca

Gervaise — trailer

About Gervaise

Gervaise is a 1956 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by René Clément, starring Maria Schell, François Périer and Jany Holt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Gervaise in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Maria Schell

Gervaise Macquart Coupeau, une blanchisseuse douce et courageuse

François Périer

Henri Coupeau - le second compagnon de Gervaise, un ouvrier zingueur

Jany Holt

Mme Lorilleux - la soeur revêche de Coupeau

Mathilde Casadesus

Mme Boche - la concierge curieuse

Suzy Delair

Virginie Poisson, une rivale de Gervaise

Armand Mestral

Lantier, l'amant de Gervaise

Florelle

Maman Coupeau

Micheline Luccioni

Clémence

Lucien Hubert

Mr Poisson

Jacques Harden

Goujet, le forgeron amoureux de Gervaise

Jacques Hilling

Hélène Tossy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Gervaise in Canada?+

Gervaise is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Gervaise on Netflix?+

Gervaise is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Gervaise?+

Gervaise has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Gervaise?+

Gervaise stars Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt, Mathilde Casadesus and Suzy Delair.

When did Gervaise come out?+

Gervaise is a 1956 movie directed by René Clément.

What genre is Gervaise?+

Gervaise is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Gervaise?+

Gervaise was directed by René Clément.