Gervaise
1956, French. Directed by René Clément.
Gervaise Macquart is a beautiful Parisian laundress and mother whose lover, Lantier, walks out on her. She eventually marries Henri Coupeau, a roofer who has an unfortunate accident. As her now crippled husband descends into alcoholism, Gervaise tries to make ends meet on her own. Life becomes even more complicated when Lantier returns and befriends Henri. Meanwhile, the man she really loves is sent to prison.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- René ClémentDirector
- Maria SchellGervaise Macquart Coupeau, une blanchisseuse douce et courageuse
- François PérierHenri Coupeau - le second compagnon de Gervaise, un ouvrier zingueur
- Jany HoltMme Lorilleux - la soeur revêche de Coupeau
- Mathilde CasadesusMme Boche - la concierge curieuse
- Suzy DelairVirginie Poisson, une rivale de Gervaise
- Armand MestralLantier, l'amant de Gervaise
- FlorelleMaman Coupeau
- Micheline LuccioniClémence
- Lucien HubertMr Poisson
- Jacques HardenGoujet, le forgeron amoureux de Gervaise
- Jacques HillingCast
- Hélène TossyCast
Details
- Released
- 5 September 1956
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost
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What Gervaise is based on
Gervaise is based on L'Assommoir (1876) by Émile Zola.
1876
L'Assommoir
By Émile Zola
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Gervaise: quick answers
Is Gervaise worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gervaise?
Gervaise runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Gervaise have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gervaise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Gervaise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Gervaise yet.
Which OTT platform is Gervaise on?
Gervaise isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 September 1956. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gervaise?
If you liked Gervaise, try Time Is Up, The Last Time I Saw Paris, My King.
Who directed Gervaise?
Gervaise (1956) was directed by René Clément and stars Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt.
What is Gervaise based on?
Gervaise is based on L'Assommoir (1876) by Émile Zola.