Harvest
Originally released in 1937. Harvest is a drama/romance film. directed by Marcel Pagnol. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Fernandel, Robert Le Vigan, and Marguerite Moreno
Synopsis
In the 30s, a small village in the Provence is losing its inhabitants because young people prefer to go to the city to find easy jobs and escape from being farmers living in relative poverty. Only a few old people and the poacher Panturle remain. Panturle dreams of bringing the village back to life, finding a wife, founding a family and work as a farmer. One day, the village is visited by a traveling knife-grinder, Urbain Gedemus and a young woman, Arsule. Gedemus treats Arsule like a slave, but Arsule accept this because she has nowhere to go and -we guess- her 'work' with Gedemus is the last thing that saves her from being a prostitute. When she meets Panturle and knows about his dreams, she escapes from Gedemus and decides to stay with him. Together, they start a new life, made of hard farming work but mostly of happiness to have each other - fulfilling the earlier dreams of Panturle. Can anything break the happiness of their new life?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fernandel
as Urbain Gedemus
Robert Le Vigan
as Sergeant De Sault
Marguerite Moreno
as Zia Mameche
Gabriel Gabrio
as Panturle, le paysan d'Aubignane
Orane Demazis
as Mlle Irène alias « Arsule », la compagne d'Urbain
Henri Poupon
as le fermier ami de Panturle
Odette Roger
as Alphonsine
Milly Mathis
as Belline
Édouard Delmont
as le père Gaubert, forgeron
Charles Blavette
as Jasmin Gaubert, le fils
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvest about?
In the 30s, a small village in the Provence is losing its inhabitants because young people prefer to go to the city to find easy jobs and escape from being farmers living in relative poverty. Only ...
Who directed Harvest?
Harvest was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
How long is Harvest?
Harvest has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Harvest released?
Harvest was released on October 28, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Harvest?
The main cast of Harvest includes Fernandel, Robert Le Vigan, Marguerite Moreno, Gabriel Gabrio, Orane Demazis.