The Land That Dies
La Terre qui meurt
Synopsis
In Vendée, an old farmer is gradually abandoned by his family who do not see their future in the fields. Only a cripple in love and abandoned remain at his side.
Top Cast
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Pierre Larquey
Toussaint Lumineau
Robert Arnoux
François Lumineau
Mady Berry
'La Michelonne'
Romain Bouquet
Félicité's father
Simone Bourday
Marie Rose
Paul Demange
Notary's clerk
Georges Flamant
Fernand
Lucien Gallas
André Lumineau
Robert Goupil
Maffray
Marcelle Monthil
The second 'Michelonne'
Line Noro
Eléonore
Alexandre Rignault
Mathurin Lumineau
Noël Roquevert
Grain buyer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Vallée
- Screenplay & Story
- René Bazin, Charles Spaak
- Original Score
- Jane Bos
- Original Title
- La Terre qui meurt
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Paris Color Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Vallée
René Bazin, Charles Spaak
Jane Bos
Raymond Clunie, Marcel Lucien
M. Blum-Waller, Stefan Markus, Jean Vallée
Department Leadership Roster
M. Blum-Waller
Producer
Stefan Markus
Producer
Jean Vallée
Producer
Jane Bos
Original Music Composer
Raymond Clunie
Director of Photography
Marcel Lucien
Director of Photography
Roland Quignon
Production Design
Jean Vallée
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Land That Dies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Land That Dies about?
In Vendée, an old farmer is gradually abandoned by his family who do not see their future in the fields. Only a cripple in love and abandoned remain at his side.
Who directed The Land That Dies?
The Land That Dies was directed by Jean Vallée.
Who stars in The Land That Dies?
The principal cast of The Land That Dies includes Pierre Larquey, Robert Arnoux, Mady Berry, Romain Bouquet, Simone Bourday.
When was The Land That Dies released and how long is it?
The Land That Dies was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Land That Dies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Land That Dies was composed by Jane Bos.
Is The Land That Dies based on a book or true story?
The Land That Dies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René Bazin".