Gervaise (1956)

Poster for Gervaise

An adaptation of Émile Zola’s 1877 masterpiece L’assommoir, the film is an uncompromising depiction of a lowly laundress’s struggles to deal with an alcoholic husband while running her own business.

Cast & Crew

Director
René Clément
  • Profile picture of Maria Schell
    Gervaise Macquart Coupeau, une blanchisseuse douce et courageuse Maria Schell
  • Profile picture of François Périer
    Henri Coupeau - le second compagnon de Gervaise, un ouvrier zingueur François Périer
  • Profile picture of Jany Holt
    Mme Lorilleux - la soeur revêche de Coupeau Jany Holt
  • Profile picture of Mathilde Casadesus
    Mme Boche - la concierge curieuse Mathilde Casadesus
  • Profile picture of Suzy Delair
    Virginie Poisson, une rivale de Gervaise Suzy Delair
  • Profile picture of Armand Mestral
    Lantier, l'amant de Gervaise Armand Mestral
  • Profile picture of Florelle
    Maman Coupeau Florelle
  • Profile picture of Micheline Luccioni
    Clémence Micheline Luccioni

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