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The Horse
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The Horse

1970-02-22 · 80 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Thriller

Auguste Maroilleur, an elderly farmer, exploits 400 hectares of crop land with the help of his family, over which he rules with an iron hand. Things go awry the day he discovers one of his grandsons is involved in drug traffic. To make matters worse, the reckless youth has hidden the white powder in the Maroilleur farm. Without a moment's hesitation, Auguste gets rid of the toxic substance but, of course, the mob has different views...

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Directors
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Production companies
SNC, P.A.C., Gafer, Romana Film
Countries
Germany, France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean GabinJean GabinAuguste Maroilleur
Danièle AjoretDanièle AjoretLouise, Auguste's Second Daughter
Michel BarbeyMichel BarbeyMaurice, Louise's Husband
Christian BarbierChristian BarbierLéon, Mathilde’s Husband
Pierre DuxPierre DuxInvestigating Judge
Armando FrancioliArmando FrancioliFrancis Grutti, a Crook
Julien GuiomarJulien GuiomarPolice Commissioner
Eléonore HirtEléonore HirtMathilde, Daughter of Auguste
Reinhard KolldehoffReinhard KolldehoffHans
Félix MartenFélix MartenMarc Grutti, Emissary of the Crooks
Orlane PaquinOrlane PaquinVéronique, Daughter of Louise and Maurice
Marc PorelHenri, Son of Mathilde and Léon
André WeberAndré WeberBien-Phu, Nephew of Auguste
Henri AttalHenri AttalLouis, a Crook
Astrid FrankAstrid FrankHans's Friend
Jacques GallandJacques GallandRoger
Gabriel GobinGabriel GobinGendarmerie Brigadier
Henri PoirierHenri PoirierDeputy Police Commissioner
Dominique ZardiDominique ZardiTony, a Crook
Paul BonifasPaul BonifasWitness to Car Accident

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