The Horse
Originally released in 1970. The Horse is a drama/thriller film. directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Gabin, Danièle Ajoret, and Michel Barbey
Synopsis
Auguste Maroilleur, an elderly farmer, exploits 400 hectares of crop land with the help of his family, over which he rules with an iron hand. Things go awry the day he discovers one of his grandsons is involved in drug traffic. To make matters worse, the reckless youth has hidden the white powder in the Maroilleur farm. Without a moment's hesitation, Auguste gets rid of the toxic substance but, of course, the mob has different views...
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (52 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Jean Gabin
as Auguste Maroilleur
Danièle Ajoret
as Louise, Auguste's second daughter
Michel Barbey
as Maurice, Louise's husband
Christian Barbier
as Léon, Mathilde’s husband
Pierre Dux
as Investigating judge
Armando Francioli
as Francis Grutti, a crook
Julien Guiomar
as Police commissioner
Eléonore Hirt
as Mathilde, daughter of Auguste
Reinhard Kolldehoff
as Hans
Félix Marten
as Marc Grutti, emissary of the crooks
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- SNC
- P.A.C.
- Gafer
- Romana Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Horse about?
Auguste Maroilleur, an elderly farmer, exploits 400 hectares of crop land with the help of his family, over which he rules with an iron hand. Things go awry the day he discovers one of his grandson...
Who directed The Horse?
The Horse was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
How long is The Horse?
The Horse has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Horse released?
The Horse was released on February 22, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Horse?
The main cast of The Horse includes Jean Gabin, Danièle Ajoret, Michel Barbey, Christian Barbier, Pierre Dux.