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Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre

★ 5.6(34)19891h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Denis Amar
Release date: 1989-10-31
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Productions Belles Rives

About Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre is a 1989 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Denis Amar, starring Lambert Wilson, Claudia Cardinale and Robert Hirsch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Lambert Wilson

L'abbé Pierre

Claudia Cardinale

Hélène Larmier

Robert Hirsch

Raoul

Bernie Bonvoisin

Castaing, dit "la Castagne"

Antoine Vitez

Le ministre de l'Intérieur

Bernard Lefort

Le préfet de police

Maxime Leroux

Le député Robert Buron

Wladimir Yordanoff

Le sénateur Charmat

Themes & keywords

community servicecommunity actioncommunity spiritsocial historyfamous peoplehuman dignitycommunity developmentcommunity dramacommunity organizing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre in France?+

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre on Netflix?+

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?+

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?+

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre stars Lambert Wilson, Claudia Cardinale, Robert Hirsch, Bernie Bonvoisin and Antoine Vitez.

When did Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre come out?+

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre is a 1989 movie directed by Denis Amar.

What genre is Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?+

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre is Drama and History film.

Who directed Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre?+

Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre was directed by Denis Amar.