MTDb › Best of › 1966 › Au Hasard Balthazar
Au Hasard Balthazar (1966)
▶ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
The story of a donkey Balthazar as he is passed from owner to owner, some kind and some cruel but all with motivations beyond his understanding. Balthazar, whose life parallels that of his first keeper, Marie, is truly a beast of burden, suffering the sins of humankind. But despite his powerlessness, he accepts his fate nobly.
Cast
Anne Wiazemskyas Marie
Walter Greenas Jacques
François Lafargeas Gérard
Jean-Claude Guilbertas Arnold
Philippe Asselinas Marie's Father
Pierre Klossowskias Merchant
Nathalie Joyautas Marie's Mother
Marie-Claire Fremontas Baker's Wife
Jean-Joël Barbieras The Priest
Facts
| Release date | May 25, 1966 |
| Runtime | 96 min (1h 36m) — shorter as the 1966 average of 114 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Original title | Au hasard Balthazar |
| Language | FR |
| Box office | $39,388 |
| IMDb | tt0060138 |
More from Robert Bresson
A Man Escaped
PickpocketIf you liked Au Hasard Balthazar
The Godfather1972 · ★ 8.7 · 2h 55m
The Godfather Part II1974 · ★ 8.6 · 3h 22m
Harakiri1962 · ★ 8.4 · 2h 15m
High and Low1963 · ★ 8.4 · 2h 22m
Once Upon a Time in the West1968 · ★ 8.3 · 2h 46m
We All Loved Each Other So Much1974 · ★ 8.3 · 2h 5m
The Apartment1960 · ★ 8.2 · 2h 6m
Woman in the Dunes1964 · ★ 8.2 · 2h 27m
Questions
How long is Au Hasard Balthazar?
Au Hasard Balthazar runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Au Hasard Balthazar worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 530 votes, which places it #9 of 17 films released in 1966 in this index (top 53%) and #867 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Au Hasard Balthazar?
Au Hasard Balthazar was directed by Robert Bresson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Man Escaped (1956), Pickpocket (1959).
Who stars in Au Hasard Balthazar?
Anne Wiazemsky as Marie; Walter Green as Jacques; François Lafarge as Gérard; Jean-Claude Guilbert as Arnold; Philippe Asselin as Marie's Father; Pierre Klossowski as Merchant.
What is Au Hasard Balthazar rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Au Hasard Balthazar?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/162275.