Gervaise Macquart is a beautiful Parisian laundress and mother whose lover, Lantier, walks out on her. She eventually marries Henri Coupeau, a roofer who has an unfortunate accident. As her now crippled husband descends into alcoholism, Gervaise tries to make ends meet on her own. Life becomes even more complicated when Lantier returns and befriends Henri. Meanwhile, the man she really loves is sent to prison.
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Mood
Emotional • Intimate • Poignant
Best Time To Watch
Cozy Evening
Perfect For
Drama Enthusiasts
Fans Also Enjoyed
La La Land, The Notebook, A Star is Born
Watch With
Partner / Solo
A deeply emotional narrative with character-driven plots. Gervaise explores human relationships and struggles with stellar acting performances.
Maria Schell
Gervaise Macquart Coupeau, une blanchisseuse douce et courageuse
François Périer
Henri Coupeau - le second compagnon de Gervaise, un ouvrier zingueur
Jany Holt
Mme Lorilleux - la soeur revêche de Coupeau
Mathilde Casadesus
Mme Boche - la concierge curieuse
Suzy Delair
Virginie Poisson, une rivale de Gervaise
Armand Mestral
Lantier, l'amant de Gervaise
Florelle
Maman Coupeau
Micheline Luccioni
Clémence
Lucien Hubert
Mr Poisson
Jacques Harden
Goujet, le forgeron amoureux de Gervaise
Jacques Hilling
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Hélène Tossy
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Amédée
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Hubert de Lapparent
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Rachel Devirys
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Jacqueline Morane
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Yvonne Claudie
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Georges Paulais
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Gérard Darrieu
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Pierre Duverger
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Sep 5, 1956
1h 52m
French
France
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