Girl and the River (1958): Cast
Girl and the River is a 1958 drama directed by François Villiers, starring Pascale Audret as Hortense, Charles Blavette and Hubert de Lapparent. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- François Villiers
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Caravelle
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Girl and the River About?
The premise of Girl and the River without spoilers.
Hortense (Pascale Audret) inherits her father's hidden fortune and discovers how greedy and manipulative her relatives are. Surrounded by grasping hands, she takes comfort in the money still being missing. When it finally appears, she gives it away, leaving her mercenary family empty‑handed, echoing a nearby dam project that symbolizes her growing resolve to rise above corruption.
Girl and the River Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1950s
- france
- south of france
- french alps
- river
- dam
- dam construction
- shepherd
- herd of sheep
- transhumance
- rural life
- orphan girl
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- voice over narration
- literary narration
- evacuation order
- eviction
- flooded home
- flooded village
- flooded valley
- tradition versus modernity
- artificial lake
- funeral
- inheritance
- legal guardian
- crooked guardian
- ward and guardian
- butcher
- asparagus
- family council
- scooter
- religious sect
- greed
- uncle niece relationship
- runaway teenage girl
- corrupting a minor
- reminiscence
- money problems
- poaching
- hidden money
- pack of money
- pile of money
- locked in a room
- locked up
- locked in a cellar
- house demolition
- bridge demolition
- television set
- notary
- family feud
- family abuse
Girl and the River Cast & Characters
Pascale Audret leads the cast as Hortense, with Charles Blavette as L'oncle Simon and Hubert de Lapparent as Elie - un cultivateur. Directed by François Villiers; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director François Villiers
- Pascale Audret as Hortense
- Charles Blavette as L'oncle Simon
- Hubert de Lapparent as Elie - un cultivateur
- Henri Arius as L'oncle de Cavaillon
Also Starring in Girl and the River
· 4 more- Odette Barencey Joséphine
- Harry-Max Le juge de paix
- Jean Clarens Le notaire
- Hélène Gerber La femme d'Elie
More from François Villiers
More films directed by François Villiers: Green Harvest and Wicked City.
Girl and the River Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Zywa woda” and “Живая вода”.
- Also known as
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- Zywa woda
- Живая вода
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Girl and the River FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Girl and the River, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Girl and the River?
Girl and the River runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Girl and the River released?
Girl and the River was released on June 8, 1958.
Who directed Girl and the River?
Girl and the River was directed by François Villiers.
More films by François Villiers Who is in the cast of Girl and the River?
Girl and the River stars Pascale Audret as Hortense, Charles Blavette as L'oncle Simon and Hubert de Lapparent as Elie - un cultivateur, among 8 credited actors.
Does Girl and the River have a post-credit scene?
No. Girl and the River has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Girl and the River in?
The original language of Girl and the River is French.
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