Green Harvest
La Verte Moisson
Synopsis
In 1943, a group of high school students decide to take action against the Nazi occupying forces. Showing courage and imagination, they manage to blow up the Kommandantur and to release hostages. But after the killing of a German soldier the Nazi police apparatus strikes back. The young resisters are arrested and two of them are condemned to death.
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Pierre Dux
High school chaplain
Dany Saval
Dany
Jacques Perrin
Jean-Louis Mesnier
Francis Lemonnier
Olivier Guerbois
Claude Brasseur
Robert Borelli
Philippe Adrien
Smoker
Jacques Higelin
Mercadier
Jacques Gencel
Rouquier
Jacques Cossin
Duval
Gérard Dauzat
Schneider
Robert Kimmich
Gaubert
Marie-France Boyer
Sophie
René Blancard
Mr. Borelli
Hélène Tossy
Mrs. Borelli
Christian Alers
Jean-Marie Serreau
Max Montavon
Camille Fournier
Mrs. Guerbois
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Villiers
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Brunel, François Boyer, François Villiers, Rémo Forlani, Alain Poiré
- Original Score
- Jacques Bondon
- Original Title
- La Verte Moisson
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Caravelle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Villiers
Henri Brunel, François Boyer, François Villiers, Rémo Forlani, Alain Poiré
Jacques Bondon
Paul Soulignac
Edouard Berne
Claude Clert, Alain Poiré
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre-Louis Thévenet
Production Design
François Villiers
Director
Edouard Berne
Editor
Claude Clert
Producer
Alain Poiré
Producer
Paul Soulignac
Director of Photography
Jacques Bondon
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Green Harvest
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What is Green Harvest about?
In 1943, a group of high school students decide to take action against the Nazi occupying forces. Showing courage and imagination, they manage to blow up the Kommandantur and to release hostages. But after the killing of a German soldier the Nazi police apparatus strikes back. The young resisters are arrested and two of them are condemned to death.
Who directed Green Harvest?
Green Harvest was directed by François Villiers.
Who stars in Green Harvest?
The principal cast of Green Harvest includes Pierre Dux, Dany Saval, Jacques Perrin, Francis Lemonnier, Claude Brasseur.
When was Green Harvest released and how long is it?
Green Harvest was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Green Harvest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Green Harvest was composed by Jacques Bondon.
Is Green Harvest based on a book or true story?
Green Harvest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henri Brunel".