Uranus
Synopsis
After World War II, a small French village struggles to put the war behind as the controlling Communist Party tries to flush out Petain loyalists. The local bar owner, a simple man who likes to write poetry, who only wants to be left alone to do his job, becomes a target for Communist harassment as they try and locate a particular loyalist, and he pushes back.
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Michel Blanc
Gaigneux
Gérard Depardieu
Léopold
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Archambaud
Philippe Noiret
Watrin
Michel Galabru
Monglat
Gérard Desarthe
Maxime Loin
Danièle Lebrun
Mme Archambaud
Fabrice Luchini
Jourdan
Daniel Prévost
Rochard
Myriam Boyer
Mme Gaigneux
Ticky Holgado
Mégrin, l'avocat
Florence Darel
Marie-Anne Archambaud
Dominique Bluzet
Michel Monglat
Josiane Lévêque
Andréa Lajeunesse
Hervé Rey
Pierre
Vincent Grass
Ledieu
Alain Stern
Charles Watrin
André Chaumeau
Le policier
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Berri
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Berri, Arlette Langmann
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Petit
- Original Title
- Uranus
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Berri
Claude Berri, Arlette Langmann, Marcel Aymé
Jean-Claude Petit
Renato Berta
Hervé de Luze
Pierre Grunstein
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline de Vivaise
Costume Design
Claude Berri
Screenplay
Claude Berri
Director
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Arlette Langmann
Screenplay
Bernard Vézat
Production Design
Jean-Claude Petit
Original Music Composer
Hervé de Luze
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uranus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uranus about?
After World War II, a small French village struggles to put the war behind as the controlling Communist Party tries to flush out Petain loyalists. The local bar owner, a simple man who likes to write poetry, who only wants to be left alone to do his job, becomes a target for Communist harassment as they try and locate a particular loyalist, and he pushes back.
Who directed Uranus?
Uranus was directed by Claude Berri.
Who stars in Uranus?
The principal cast of Uranus includes Michel Blanc, Gérard Depardieu, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Philippe Noiret, Michel Galabru.
When was Uranus released and how long is it?
Uranus was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Uranus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uranus was composed by Jean-Claude Petit.
Is Uranus based on a book or true story?
Uranus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marcel Aymé".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uranus?
Uranus holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).