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Les insoumises

August 22, 1956 1h 14m

Originally released in 1956. Les insoumises is a feature film. directed by René Gaveau. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Odile Versois, Jany Holt, and Jacques Berthier

Synopsis

Four noble ladies, four widows, live in isolation in a Berry ch teau. There's the Mme de Bussange, her two sisters Sylvie and Hélène, her sister-in-law Elisabeth and her little boy, who alone will pass on the family name. Two men come along: Gilbert and René, bringing trouble and confusion. Gilbert courts Hélène, while René becomes attached to Elisabeth. Relations between the widows become strained and heated, until an attempt is made on Elisabeth's life. The culprit, Sylvie, kills herself. In despair, Mme de Bussange sets fire to the castle and dies in the inferno.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 22, 1956 69 years ago
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Runtime 1h 14m 74 minutes total
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Language French Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Les insoumises about?

Four noble ladies, four widows, live in isolation in a Berry ch teau. There's the Mme de Bussange, her two sisters Sylvie and Hélène, her sister-in-law Elisabeth and her little boy, who alone wil...

Who directed Les insoumises?

Les insoumises was directed by René Gaveau.

How long is Les insoumises?

Les insoumises has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).

When was Les insoumises released?

Les insoumises was released on August 22, 1956 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Les insoumises?

The main cast of Les insoumises includes Odile Versois, Jany Holt, Jacques Berthier, Maurice Teynac, Elisa Lamotte.