Jacquou the Rebel (2007)
In 1815, young Jacquou lives an idyllic peasant life with his parents in the Périgord region of France. But one day, his childhood happiness is cruelly ended when his father is arrested, after a dispute with the arrogant Count de Nansac. With both his parents dead, Jacquou is adopted by Bonal, a kind priest, under whose influence he grows into an assured, morally upright young man. Now an adult, Jacquou has one desire. To repay the Count de Nansac for the evil he once inflicted on his parents...
Director: Laurent Boutonnat
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: January 17, 2007
Cast
- Gaspard Ulliel - Jacquou Le Croquant
- Marie-Josée Croze - La mère de Jacquou
- Albert Dupontel - Le père de Jacquou
- Jocelyn Quivrin - Le Comte de Nansac
- Olivier Gourmet - Le curé Bonal
- Judith Davis - Lina
- Affif Ben Badra - Le berger moustachu
- Tchéky Karyo - Le chevalier
- Malik Zidi - Touffu
- Léo Legrand - Jacquou enfant
Screenplay
- Eugène Le Roy (Novel)
Cinematography: Oliver Cocaul
Editing: Stan Collet
Production: Heathcliff, TF1 Films Production, Square Productions International (SPI), CP Medien, Pathé, Renn Productions
Country: France, Germany
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
france, peasant, injustice, nobility, vengeance, ancient regime
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jacquou the Rebel about?
- In 1815, young Jacquou lives an idyllic peasant life with his parents in the Périgord region of France. But one day, his childhood happiness is cruelly ended when his father is arrested, after a dispute with the arrogant Count de Nansac. With both his parents dead, Jacquou is adopted by Bonal, a kind priest, under whose influence he grows into an assured, morally upright young man. Now an adult, Jacquou has one desire. To repay the Count de Nansac for the evil he once inflicted on his parents...
- Who directed Jacquou the Rebel?
- Jacquou the Rebel was directed by Laurent Boutonnat.
- Who stars in Jacquou the Rebel?
- Jacquou the Rebel stars Gaspard Ulliel, Marie-Josée Croze, Albert Dupontel, Jocelyn Quivrin, Olivier Gourmet, Judith Davis.
- How long is Jacquou the Rebel?
- Jacquou the Rebel has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Jacquou the Rebel?
- Jacquou the Rebel is a Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was Jacquou the Rebel produced?
- Jacquou the Rebel was produced in France, Germany.