Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Gervaise was released on September 5, 1956.
The runtime of Gervaise is 1h 52m.
Gervaise is a Romance, Drama movie.
Gervaise has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
Gervaise is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Gervaise was directed by René Clément.
The main cast of Gervaise includes Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt.
Gervaise is originally in French.