Milady
Synopsis
Commandant Gardefort, horseman at the Cadre Noir Riding Academy in Saumur, having given up hope of promotion decides to retire. To fill his time until then, he buys a mare, Milady, and in two years trains her to the highest dressage haute ecole standards. But he finds himself in dire financial straits over his divorce, and is obliged to sell the mare. She is bought by a rich Belgian banker, who transforms Milady into a circus horse. Visiting him, Gardefort resolves the situation in the only way he sees fit.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Leterrier
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Morand
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Milady
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- TF1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Leterrier
Paul Morand
Georges Delerue
Georges Leclerc
Maryvonne Cuguillère
Denis Mermet
Department Leadership Roster
François Leterrier
Director
Catherine Leterrier
Costume Design
Maryvonne Cuguillère
Editor
Denis Mermet
Producer
Georges Leclerc
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Milady
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What is Milady about?
Commandant Gardefort, horseman at the Cadre Noir Riding Academy in Saumur, having given up hope of promotion decides to retire. To fill his time until then, he buys a mare, Milady, and in two years trains her to the highest dressage haute ecole standards. But he finds himself in dire financial straits over his divorce, and is obliged to sell the mare. She is bought by a rich Belgian banker, who transforms Milady into a circus horse. Visiting him, Gardefort resolves the situation in the only way he sees fit.
Who directed Milady?
Milady was directed by François Leterrier.
Who stars in Milady?
The principal cast of Milady includes Jacques Dufilho, Claude Giraud, Jean Martinelli, François Marthouret, Pascale de Boysson.
When was Milady released and how long is it?
Milady was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Milady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Milady was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Milady based on a book or true story?
Milady is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Morand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Milady?
Milady holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).