The Green Mare
La Jument verte
Synopsis
A green mare makes the fortune of her owner, the horse dealer Haudouin. Shortly after his death, war broke out in 1870. One day, his neighbor Zèphe Maloret denounces Honoré, Haudouin's son, a maverick, to the Prussians. Following this denunciation, their non-commissioned officer enters the Haudouin home and rapes the mother while Honoré is hidden under the bed. The resentment already existing between the Haudouin and Maloret families turns to hatred... A letter recalling the events is lost, which doesn't help matters.
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Bourvil
Honoré Haudouin
Francis Blanche
Ferdinand Haudouin
Yves Robert
Zèphe Maloret
Sandra Milo
Margerite Maloret
Julien Carette
Philibert
Valérie Lagrange
Juliette Haudouin
Marie Déa
Anaïs Maloret
Guy Bertil
Toucheur
Mireille Perrey
Mother Haudouin
Georges Wilson
Jules Haudouin
Amédée
Ernest Haudoin, the son
Marie Mergey
Adélaïde Haudoin
Claude Sainlouis
Noël Maloret
Nicole Mirel
Aline
Hans Verner
Prussian non-commissioned officer
Michel Bardinet
Painter
Martine Havet
Mouton
Benoîte Labb
Hélène Haudoin
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Autant-Lara
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Aymé, Jean Aurenche
- Original Title
- La Jument verte
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Zebra Films, Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), S.O.P.A.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Autant-Lara
Marcel Aymé, Jean Aurenche
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Aymé
Writer
Claude Autant-Lara
Director
Jean Aurenche
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Mare
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What is The Green Mare about?
A green mare makes the fortune of her owner, the horse dealer Haudouin. Shortly after his death, war broke out in 1870. One day, his neighbor Zèphe Maloret denounces Honoré, Haudouin's son, a maverick, to the Prussians. Following this denunciation, their non-commissioned officer enters the Haudouin home and rapes the mother while Honoré is hidden under the bed. The resentment already existing between the Haudouin and Maloret families turns to hatred... A letter recalling the events is lost, which doesn't help matters.
Who directed The Green Mare?
The Green Mare was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Who stars in The Green Mare?
The principal cast of The Green Mare includes Bourvil, Francis Blanche, Yves Robert, Sandra Milo, Julien Carette.
When was The Green Mare released and how long is it?
The Green Mare was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green Mare?
The Green Mare holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).