
The Ferryman's House
La maison du passeur
Synopsis
Ernest is a former infantryman dazed by his experience in the trenches. One day, he hears cannon fire and believes the nightmare has returned. He decides to fight the invader and pulls out his old gear. Ernest may have rushed things a little, however, and overlooked one detail... a big one.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Pierre Prévert
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Prévert, Jacques Prévert
- Original Score
- Louis Bessières
- Original Title
- La maison du passeur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Prévert
Pierre Prévert, Jacques Prévert
Louis Bessières
Raymond Picon Borel
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Prévert
Writer
Pierre Prévert
Director
Jacques Prévert
Writer
Raymond Picon Borel
Director of Photography
Louis Bessières
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ferryman's House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ferryman's House about?
Ernest is a former infantryman dazed by his experience in the trenches. One day, he hears cannon fire and believes the nightmare has returned. He decides to fight the invader and pulls out his old gear. Ernest may have rushed things a little, however, and overlooked one detail... a big one.
Who directed The Ferryman's House?
The Ferryman's House was directed by Pierre Prévert.
Who stars in The Ferryman's House?
The principal cast of The Ferryman's House includes Jacques Alric, Yves Barsacq, Paul Bisciglia, Raymond Bussières, Françoise Caillaud.
When was The Ferryman's House released and how long is it?
The Ferryman's House was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ferryman's House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ferryman's House was composed by Louis Bessières.
