The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
In occupied France during the Franco-Prussian War, a young French laundress shares a coach ride with several of her condescending social superiors. But when a Prussian officer holds the coach over, social standings are leveled and integrity and spirit are put to the test.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert WiseDirector
- Josef MischelScreenplay
- Peter RuricScreenplay
- Werner R. HeymannOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Simone SimonElizabeth Bousset
- John EmeryJean Cornudet
- Kurt KreugerLt. von Eyrick
- Alan NapierThe Count de Breville
- Helen FreemanThe Countess de Breville
- Jason Robards Sr.A Wholesaler in Wine
- Norma VardenThe Wholesaler's Wife
- Romaine CallenderA Manufacturer
- Fay HelmThe Manufacturer's Wife
- Edmund GloverA Young Priest
- Charles WaldronThe Curé of Cleresville
- Frank MayoSergeant at Inn (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
19th centurysecond french empirefrench empire