The Boat on the Grass
Le Bateau sur l'herbe
Synopsis
Despite their social differences, poor David and the rich Olivier are the best friends. David took the young Eleanor in Olivier's Paris apartment. When Olivier meets her there, he takes her to the country, where the three build a boat on the meadow. Eleanore divided the friends.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Brach
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Brach, Suzanne Schiffman, Roman Polanski
- Original Score
- François Rabbath
- Original Title
- Le Bateau sur l'herbe
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Vicco Films, Cinétel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Brach
Gérard Brach, Suzanne Schiffman, Roman Polanski
François Rabbath
Étienne Becker
Claude Barrois
Jean-Pierre Rassam, Robert Gascuel
Department Leadership Roster
François Rabbath
Original Music Composer
Claude Barrois
Editor
Gérard Brach
Director
Étienne Becker
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Rassam
Producer
Robert Gascuel
Producer
Alain Coiffier
Production Design
Gérard Brach
Writer
Suzanne Schiffman
Writer
Roman Polanski
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boat on the Grass
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What is The Boat on the Grass about?
Despite their social differences, poor David and the rich Olivier are the best friends. David took the young Eleanor in Olivier's Paris apartment. When Olivier meets her there, he takes her to the country, where the three build a boat on the meadow. Eleanore divided the friends.
Who directed The Boat on the Grass?
The Boat on the Grass was directed by Gérard Brach.
Who stars in The Boat on the Grass?
The principal cast of The Boat on the Grass includes Jean-Pierre Cassel, Claude Jade, John McEnery, Valentina Cortese, Paul Préboist.
When was The Boat on the Grass released and how long is it?
The Boat on the Grass was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boat on the Grass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boat on the Grass was composed by François Rabbath.