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Manon of the Spring (1986)

“They destroyed her father. Now they offered her love. But the only thing she desired was revenge.”

7.6/10 · 581 votes 1h 55m pg Drama

#9 of 63 films from 1986 #655 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Claude Berri · Written by Claude Berri, Marcel Pagnol, Gérard Brach

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Overview

In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She plots vengeance on the men who greedily conspired to acquire her father's land years earlier.

Cast

Yves Montandas César Soubeyran, aka "le Papet"
Daniel Auteuilas Ugolin Soubeyran, aka "Galinette"
Emmanuelle Béartas Manon Cadoret
Hippolyte Girardotas Bernard Olivier, teacher
Margarita Lozanoas Baptistine
Yvonne Gamyas Delphine
Ticky Holgadoas Rural engineering specialist
Jean Bouchaudas Vicar
Elisabeth Depardieuas Aimée Cadoret
Gabriel Bacquieras Victor
Armand Meffreas Philoxène
André Duponas Pamphile, le menuisier
André Duponas Pamphile, joiner
Pierre Nougaroas Casimir

Facts

Release dateNovember 19, 1986
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) — longer as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresDrama
Original titleManon des sources
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0091480

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Questions

How long is Manon of the Spring?
Manon of the Spring runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Manon of the Spring worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 581 votes, which places it #9 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 87%) and #655 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Manon of the Spring?
Manon of the Spring was directed by Claude Berri. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jean de Florette (1986).
Who stars in Manon of the Spring?
Yves Montand as César Soubeyran, aka "le Papet"; Daniel Auteuil as Ugolin Soubeyran, aka "Galinette"; Emmanuelle Béart as Manon Cadoret; Hippolyte Girardot as Bernard Olivier, teacher; Margarita Lozano as Baptistine; Yvonne Gamy as Delphine.
What is Manon of the Spring rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Manon of the Spring?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/58772.

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