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Les parapluies de Cherbourg (1964)

| Drama, Musical, Romance | 19 February 1964 (France)
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A young woman separated from her lover by war faces a life-altering decision.

Director:

Jacques Demy

Writer:

Jacques Demy (scenario and dialogue)

Stars:

Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon | See full cast & crew »
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Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Catherine Deneuve ... Geneviève Emery
Nino Castelnuovo ... Guy Foucher
Anne Vernon ... Madame Emery
Marc Michel ... Roland Cassard
Ellen Farner Ellen Farner ... Madeleine
Mireille Perrey ... Tante Élise
Jean Champion Jean Champion ... Aubin (as J. Champion)
Pierre Caden Pierre Caden ... Bernard (as P. Caden)
Jean-Pierre Dorat Jean-Pierre Dorat ... Jean (as J.P. Dorat)
Bernard Fradet Bernard Fradet ... Gas Station Apprentice (as B. Fradet)
Michel Benoist Michel Benoist ... Umbrella Buyer (as M. Benoist)
Philippe Dumat Philippe Dumat ... Garage Customer in 1957 (as P. Dumat)
Dorothée Blanck Dorothée Blanck ... Girl in Cafe (as D. Blank)
Jane Carat Jane Carat ... Ginny (as J. Carat)
Harald Wolff Harald Wolff ... Monsieur Dubourg
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Storyline

The lives of Geneviève Emery and Guy Foucher of Cherbourg, France are presented in 4 acts, in director Jacques Demy's fable of young love. The entire film is sung (It takes only a moment to get used to). This is really one of THE most gorgeous, unique films - the softly-hued pastels and vibrant solid (Eastman Colror) colours are used to help conversation, emotions and dramatise the story. Every time I've seen it with an audience, by the end, they're all sniffling, as tear falls. I'm willing to bet so will you. Watch this with someone special. Written by Huggo

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separation | love | shop | military service | auto mechanic | See All (94) »

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a film for all the young lovers of the world See more »

Genres:

Drama | Musical | Romance

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Trivia

Stage adaptations in New York (1979), Paris (1979), Los Angeles (1979), London (1980), Tokyo (1983), Denmark (2014). See more »

Goofs

The young couple go to the theater to see the opera Carmen. The sound track that is used in this scene is not from Carmen, but is just some stock sound track that sounds vaguely operatic. See more »

Quotes

Guy Foucher: Jenny...
Jenny: [naked in a hotel bed] You can call me Geneviève if you'd like.
Guy Foucher: Geneviève...
Jenny: You're going to say I reminding you of someone.
Guy Foucher: Good-bye, Jenny.
Jenny: Come back anytime.
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What about Nino Castelnuovo?
26 December 2000 | by sufidervish – See all my reviews

I have read through many - but not all -- of the comments on this movie, and I am shocked -- just shocked -- not to find any praise for Nino Castelnuovo who plays the mechanic-draftee Guy. Everyone seems to be captivated with Catherine Deneuve -- which fascination is understandable, I admit. But lack of attention to the centrality of Guy's role -- loved, betrayed, redeemed -- and blindness to the acting and handsomeness of Nino, are totally, totally unforgivable! IMHO.
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Country:

France | West Germany

Language:

French | English

Release Date:

19 February 1964 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

Les parapluies de Cherbourg See more »

Filming Locations:

Carrefour du garage, Cherbourg, Manche, France See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$14,760, 15 February 2004

Gross USA:

$28,030

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$68,991
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Parc Film, Madeleine Films, Beta Film See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR (restored version) (1992)| Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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