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The Horseman on the Roof
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The Horseman on the Roof

1995-09-20 · 135 min · ★ 6.6

Adventure · Romance · History · Drama

In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.

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Directors
Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Production companies
Hachette Première, France 2 Cinéma
Countries
France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000,000
Revenue
USD 15,000,000

Top Cast

Juliette BinocheJuliette BinochePauline de Théus
Olivier MartinezOlivier MartinezColonel Angelo Pardi
Pierre ArditiPierre ArditiMonsieur Peyrolle
François CluzetFrançois CluzetDoctor
Jean YanneJean YanneHawker
Isabelle CarréIsabelle CarréGoverness
Claudio AmendolaClaudio AmendolaMaggionari
Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuPolice commissioner of Manosque
Christiane CohendyChristiane CohendyMadame Peyrolle
Tony LemiereAdrien Peyrolle
Carlo CecchiCarlo CecchiGiuseppe
Laura MarinoniLaura MarinoniCarla
Paul FreemanPaul FreemanLaurent de Théus
Yolande MoreauYolande MoreauMadame Rigoard
Daniel RussoDaniel RussoMaître Rigoard
Richard SammelRichard SammelFranz
Georges NeriGeorges NeriOld harvester
Hervé PierreHervé PierreBrigadier Maugin
Marie Albe
Antonin Lebas-JolyAntonin Lebas-JolyEdmond as a child

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