Movie Overview
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is a Drama, Romance film. It has an IMDb rating of 7.374/10, based on 787 votes.
Directed by: Jacques Demy
Produced by: Mag Bodard, Gilbert de Goldschmidt, Pierre Lazareff
Storyline
This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother's chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Geneviève make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy's return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 1964-02-19 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 92 minutes |
| Budget | $7 |
| Box Office | N/A |
| Languages | Français |
Cast & Characters
The film features remarkable performances by the following actors:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Catherine Deneuve | Geneviève Emery |
| Nino Castelnuovo | Guy |
| Anne Vernon | Madame Emery |
| Mireille Perrey | Tante Élise |
| Marc Michel | Roland Cassard |
| Ellen Farner | Madeleine |
| Jean Champion | Aubin |
| Jean-Pierre Dorat | Jean |
| Harald Wolff | Monsieur Dubourg |
| Pierre Caden | Bernard |
Production Details
| Production Companies | Parc Film, Madeleine Films, Beta Film |
|---|---|
| Filming Locations | France, Germany |
| Cinematographers | N/A |
Critical Reception
This movie currently has an IMDb rating of 7.374/10, based on 787 votes. Reviews reflect audience appreciation of its unique qualities.
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Why Watch?
If you’re a fan of Drama, Romance, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is highly recommended. From its performances to its unique storytelling, it’s bound to leave an impression.