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The House in the Woods (1971): Cast

The House in the Woods (1971) movie poster

The House in the Woods is a 1971 drama starring Barbara Laage as Hélène, Albert Michel and Alexandre Rignault. It runs 6 hours 4 minutes.

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The House in the Woods (1971) movie poster
Runtime
6h 4m (364 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The House in the Woods About?

The premise of The House in the Woods without spoilers.

During World War One, in a small rural French village far away from the front, a gamekeeper and his wife take in children displaced by the war.

The House in the Woods Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • world war one in france
  • rural setting
  • gamekeeper
  • schoolboy
  • marquis
  • abandoned boy
  • postman
  • casualty of war
  • 1910s
  • catholic priest
  • rural village
  • patriotism
+17 more
  • train station
  • france
  • civilians at wartime
  • french army
  • children playing war
  • host family
  • troubled boy
  • son at war
  • missing mother
  • father away at war
  • horse and carriage
  • foster mother foster son relationship
  • year 1918
  • rabbit
  • french countryside
  • tv mini series
  • actor shares first name with character
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Cast & crew

The House in the Woods Cast & Characters

Barbara Laage leads the cast as Hélène, with Albert Michel as Cottin and Alexandre Rignault as Birot.

Also Starring in The House in the Woods

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The House in the Woods Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “林間小屋” and “森林里的小屋”.

Also known as
  • 林間小屋
  • 森林里的小屋
  • Das Haus im Wald
  • La casa del bosc

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FAQ

The House in the Woods FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Post-Credit Scene

Runtime, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The House in the Woods, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The House in the Woods?

The House in the Woods runs 6 hours 4 minutes (364 minutes).

Who is in the cast of The House in the Woods?

The House in the Woods stars Barbara Laage as Hélène, Albert Michel as Cottin and Alexandre Rignault as Birot, among 25 credited actors.

Does The House in the Woods have a post-credit scene?

No. The House in the Woods has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The House in the Woods in?

The original language of The House in the Woods is French.

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