The Naked Heart
Maria Chapdelaine
Synopsis
At the beginning of the 20th century, in the North of the Province of Quebec. After five years spent in a boarding school, Maria Chapdelaine comes back to the family farm. Robert Gagnon, a villager and childhood friend, loves her secretly but Maria is wooed by Lorenzo Surprenant, a man who has fled his home town to escape the police. The one she is really in love with is François Paradis, a handsome trapper. The latter promises to marry her in the spring, as soon as he is back from the Far North. Robert, who is aware of how miserable Maria is, writes a letter to François , asking him to come back at once. Unfortunately, the young trapper is buried under the snow during a storm. As for Lorenzo he gets gunned down by the police. Finally understanding that Robert has sacrificed himself out of love for her, Maria accepts to become his wife.
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Michèle Morgan
Maria Chapdelaine
Kieron Moore
Lorenzo Suprenant
Françoise Rosay
Laura Chapdelaine
Jack Watling
Robert Gagnon
Philippe Lemaire
François Paradis
Francis de Wolff
Papa Suprenant
George Woodbridge
Samuel Chapdelaine
Fred Johnson
Le rebouteux
Michael Mulcaster
Légaré
Brian Roper
Tit-Be Chapdelaine
Catherine Bradsham
Alma-Rose Chapdelaine
Georges Mulcaster
Le prêtre
Rufus Cruikshank
Nancy Price
Thérésa Suprenant
Harry Locke
Ewen Solon
Richard George
Roger Vadim
L'Indien (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Allégret
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Hémon, Marc Allégret, C.K. Jaeger, J. McLaren Ross, Hugh Mills, Roger Vadim
- Original Score
- Guy Bernard
- Original Title
- Maria Chapdelaine
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Everest Pictures Ltd., Régina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Allégret
Louis Hémon, Marc Allégret, C.K. Jaeger, J. McLaren Ross, Hugh Mills, Roger Vadim
Guy Bernard
Armand Thirard
Mireille Bessette, Maurice Rootes
Nelson Scott, Louis de Masure
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Allégret
Director
Guy Bernard
Original Music Composer
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Marc Allégret
Writer
C.K. Jaeger
Writer
J. McLaren Ross
Writer
Hugh Mills
Writer
Roger Vadim
Writer
Nelson Scott
Producer
Louis de Masure
Producer
Mireille Bessette
Editor
Maurice Rootes
Editor
Ward Richards
Production Design
Michael Whittaker
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked Heart
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What is The Naked Heart about?
At the beginning of the 20th century, in the North of the Province of Quebec. After five years spent in a boarding school, Maria Chapdelaine comes back to the family farm. Robert Gagnon, a villager and childhood friend, loves her secretly but Maria is wooed by Lorenzo Surprenant, a man who has fled his home town to escape the police. The one she is really in love with is François Paradis, a handsome trapper. The latter promises to marry her in the spring, as soon as he is back from the Far North. Robert, who is aware of how miserable Maria is, writes a letter to François , asking him to come back at once. Unfortunately, the young trapper is buried under the snow during a storm. As for Lorenzo he gets gunned down by the police. Finally understanding that Robert has sacrificed himself out of love for her, Maria accepts to become his wife.
Who directed The Naked Heart?
The Naked Heart was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in The Naked Heart?
The principal cast of The Naked Heart includes Michèle Morgan, Kieron Moore, Françoise Rosay, Jack Watling, Philippe Lemaire.
When was The Naked Heart released and how long is it?
The Naked Heart was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naked Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naked Heart was composed by Guy Bernard.
Is The Naked Heart based on a book or true story?
The Naked Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Hémon".