The Hunting Ground
La Table-aux-Crevés
Synopsis
In a small village, a farmer discovers his wife has committed suicide, but suspicions of murder arise, dividing the community. Amidst the conflict, he develops feelings for a young woman who is the sister of a man harboring a personal grudge against him.
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Fernandel
Urbain Coindet, paysan et conseiller municipal
Andrex
Frédéric Gari, contrebandier et frère de Jeanne
Édouard Delmont
Capucet, le garde-champêtre ivrogne
Antonin Berval
le père Gari
René Génin
le curé
Maria Mauban
Jeanne Gari, la belle jeune femme courtisée par Urbain
Henri Vilbert
Victor
Alexandre Arnaudy
le père Milloin, le beau-père d'Urbain
Marthe Marty
Heloise Miloin
Fernand Sardou
M.Forgeral
Marcel Charvey
Rambarde
Jenny Hélia
La Cornette
Jeanne Mars
Une commère
Mado Stelli
Louise
Edmond Ardisson
Cugue
Max Mouron
Le Corne
Cambis
Un client du bistrot
Manuel Gary
Felicien Berger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- André Tabet, Marcel Aymé, Henri Verneuil
- Original Score
- Louiguy
- Original Title
- La Table-aux-Crevés
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marceau, Films Vendôme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
André Tabet, Marcel Aymé, Henri Verneuil
Louiguy
André Germain
Gabriel Rongier
Adolphe Osso, Edmond Ténoudji
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
René Moulaert
Production Design
André Tabet
Writer
Adolphe Osso
Producer
Edmond Ténoudji
Producer
Henri Verneuil
Writer
André Germain
Director of Photography
Gabriel Rongier
Editor
Louiguy
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hunting Ground.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hunting Ground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hunting Ground about?
In a small village, a farmer discovers his wife has committed suicide, but suspicions of murder arise, dividing the community. Amidst the conflict, he develops feelings for a young woman who is the sister of a man harboring a personal grudge against him.
Who directed The Hunting Ground?
The Hunting Ground was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in The Hunting Ground?
The principal cast of The Hunting Ground includes Fernandel, Andrex, Édouard Delmont, Antonin Berval, René Génin.
When was The Hunting Ground released and how long is it?
The Hunting Ground was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hunting Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hunting Ground was composed by Louiguy.
Is The Hunting Ground based on a book or true story?
The Hunting Ground is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marcel Aymé".