The Horse of Pride
Le Cheval d'orgueil
Synopsis
In early twentieth-century Brittany, two peasants marry, have a son, and live in traditional Breton ways: three generations under one roof, a division of labor between the sexes, elders' stories at night, politics and religion during their little free time. Times are hard: la Chienne du Monde drives some to suicide; Ankou (death) is close at hand. Pierre is born into this republican family, his lyric childhood interrupted by the outbreak of war and his father's conscription. He learns his catechism and, as a child of a Reds, also reveres school. His grandfather and father often put him on their shoulders, giving him a ride on the horse of pride.
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Jacques Dufilho
Alain, le grand-père
Bernadette Le Saché
Anne-Marie, la mère
François Cluzet
Pierre-Alain, le père
Ronan Hubert
Pierre-Jacques à 7 ans
Armel Hubert
Pierre-Jacques à 11 ans
Pierre Le Rumeur
Le conteur
Michel Blanc
Corentin Calvez
Bernard Dumaine
le député Le Bail
Jacques Chailleux
Jeannot
Michel Robin
le marquis
Paul Le Person
Gourgon, le facteur
Dominique Lavanant
Marie-Jeanne, la sage-femme
Pierre-François Dumeniaud
Le cousin Jean
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre-Jakez Hélias, Daniel Boulanger
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Le Cheval d'orgueil
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Breton, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Pierre-Jakez Hélias, Daniel Boulanger
Pierre Jansen
Jean Rabier
Monique Fardoulis
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Chabrol
Director
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
Monique Fardoulis
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Horse of Pride
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What is The Horse of Pride about?
In early twentieth-century Brittany, two peasants marry, have a son, and live in traditional Breton ways: three generations under one roof, a division of labor between the sexes, elders' stories at night, politics and religion during their little free time. Times are hard: la Chienne du Monde drives some to suicide; Ankou (death) is close at hand. Pierre is born into this republican family, his lyric childhood interrupted by the outbreak of war and his father's conscription. He learns his catechism and, as a child of a Reds, also reveres school. His grandfather and father often put him on their shoulders, giving him a ride on the horse of pride.
Who directed The Horse of Pride?
The Horse of Pride was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in The Horse of Pride?
The principal cast of The Horse of Pride includes Jacques Dufilho, Bernadette Le Saché, François Cluzet, Ronan Hubert, Armel Hubert.
When was The Horse of Pride released and how long is it?
The Horse of Pride was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Horse of Pride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Horse of Pride was composed by Pierre Jansen.
Is The Horse of Pride based on a book or true story?
The Horse of Pride is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre-Jakez Hélias".