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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
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This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother's chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Geneviève make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy's return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant.
Cast
Catherine Deneuveas Geneviève Emery
Nino Castelnuovoas Guy Foucher
Anne Vernonas Madame Emery
Mireille Perreyas Tante Élise
Marc Michelas Roland Cassard
Ellen Farneras Madeleine
Jean Championas Aubin
Pierre Cadenas Bernard
Jean-Pierre Doratas Jean
Bernard Fradetas Gas Station Apprentice
Michel Benoistas Umbrella Buyer
Philippe Dumatas Garage Customer in 1957
Dorothée Blanckas Girl in Cafe
Jane Caratas Ginny
Facts
| Release date | February 19, 1964 |
| Runtime | 93 min (1h 33m) — shorter as the 1964 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Romance, Drama |
| Original title | Les Parapluies de Cherbourg |
| Language | FR |
| Budget | $200,000 |
| Box office | $7,600,000 (38.0× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0058450 |
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Questions
How long is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 913 votes, which places it #11 of 18 films released in 1964 in this index (top 44%) and #277 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg was directed by Jacques Demy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967), Donkey Skin (1970).
Who stars in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
Catherine Deneuve as Geneviève Emery; Nino Castelnuovo as Guy Foucher; Anne Vernon as Madame Emery; Mireille Perrey as Tante Élise; Marc Michel as Roland Cassard; Ellen Farner as Madeleine.
What is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/66494.