Gervaise
6.7/ 10IMDb7.357
19561h 52m
Overview
Gervaise Macquart is a beautiful Parisian laundress and mother whose lover, Lantier, walks out on her. She eventually marries Henri Coupeau, a roofer who has an unfortunate accident. As her now crippled husband descends into alcoholism, Gervaise tries to make ends meet on her own. Life becomes even more complicated when Lantier returns and befriends Henri. Meanwhile, the man she really loves is sent to prison.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- René Clément
- Writers
- Jean Aurenche, Émile Zola, Pierre Bost
- Producer
- Agnès Delahaie
- Production
- Cino del Duca, Agnès Delahaie Productions, Silver Films, Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Frequently asked questions
What is Gervaise rated?
Gervaise has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 57 votes.
Who directed Gervaise?
Gervaise was directed by René Clément.
When was Gervaise released?
Gervaise was released in 1956.
