The Savior
Le Sauveur
Synopsis
This is rural France. It's the summer of 1943, the weather is fine and sunny and life is sweet. On one of these beautiful days, Nanette, a fourteen-year-old peasant girl, meets a slightly injured young man near the farm she lives on. Her life is about to change forever.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Mardore
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Mardore
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Le Sauveur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Nadja Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Mardore
Michel Mardore
Pierre Jansen
William Lubtchansky
Michel Mardore
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Mardore
Director
Michel Mardore
Writer
Michel Mardore
Producer
William Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
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 The Savior
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What is The Savior about?
This is rural France. It's the summer of 1943, the weather is fine and sunny and life is sweet. On one of these beautiful days, Nanette, a fourteen-year-old peasant girl, meets a slightly injured young man near the farm she lives on. Her life is about to change forever.
Who directed The Savior?
The Savior was directed by Michel Mardore.
Who stars in The Savior?
The principal cast of The Savior includes Horst Buchholz, Muriel Catalá, Hélène Vallier, Roger Lumont, Henri Vilbert.
When was The Savior released and how long is it?
The Savior was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Savior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Savior was composed by Pierre Jansen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Savior?
The Savior holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).