The White Queen
La Reine blanche
Synopsis
In 1960, in a coastal town near to Nantes, Jean Ripoche lives with his wife Liliane, their four children and Liliane’s father Lucien. Jean divides his time between running his plumbing business and making a float for the Nantes carnival. The Ripoche’s ordered lives are thrown into turmoil when Jean’s former friend, Yvon Legualoudec, returns to the town – with his black wife Annabelle and their three children. Before he disappeared twenty years ago, without saying a word, Yvon was Jean’s rival for Liliane’s affections. As bitter memories resurface, the relationship between Jean, Yvon and Liliane become strained.
Top Cast
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Catherine Deneuve
Liliane Soulas
Richard Bohringer
Jean Ripoche
Bernard Giraudeau
Yvon Legualoudec
Jean Carmet
Lucien
Laure Moutoussamy
Annabelle
Isabelle Carré
Annie
Muriel Pultar
Mireille
Geneviève Fontanel
Rita
Antoine Hubert
Nicolas
Julien Hubert
Milou
Pauline Hubert
Pauline
Loïc Rutkowski
Boulou
Cyril Régis
Jérémie
Marie Bunel
Didier Bénureau
Le présentateur
Zoon Besse
Marcelle Lucas
Alain Frérot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Loup Hubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Loup Hubert
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- La Reine blanche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- CiBy 2000, TF1 Films Production, Camera Noire
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Loup Hubert
Jean-Loup Hubert
Georges Delerue
Claude Lecomte
Raymonde Guyot
Jean-Claude Fleury
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Loup Hubert
Director
Jean-Loup Hubert
Writer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Claude Lecomte
Director of Photography
Raymonde Guyot
Editor
Frédéric Duru
Production Design
Annick François
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Queen about?
In 1960, in a coastal town near to Nantes, Jean Ripoche lives with his wife Liliane, their four children and Liliane’s father Lucien. Jean divides his time between running his plumbing business and making a float for the Nantes carnival. The Ripoche’s ordered lives are thrown into turmoil when Jean’s former friend, Yvon Legualoudec, returns to the town – with his black wife Annabelle and their three children. Before he disappeared twenty years ago, without saying a word, Yvon was Jean’s rival for Liliane’s affections. As bitter memories resurface, the relationship between Jean, Yvon and Liliane become strained.
Who directed The White Queen?
The White Queen was directed by Jean-Loup Hubert.
Who stars in The White Queen?
The principal cast of The White Queen includes Catherine Deneuve, Richard Bohringer, Bernard Giraudeau, Jean Carmet, Laure Moutoussamy.
When was The White Queen released and how long is it?
The White Queen was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Queen was composed by Georges Delerue.