The Old Guard (1960)
Three friends leave their village for a retirement home travelling the countryside
Director: Gilles Grangier
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 2, 1960
Cast
- Jean Gabin - Jean-Marie Pejat, bicycle repairer
- Pierre Fresnay - Baptiste Talon, retired SNCF employee
- Noël-Noël - Blaise Poulossière, pig farmer
- Mona Goya - Catherine, boss of the farm
- André Dalibert - Anselme Poulossière, son of Blaise
- Yane Barry - Mariette, Blaise's granddaughter
- Hélène Dieudonné - Mother Superior of the “Gouyette” hospice
- Guy Decomble - Coach driver
- Alexandre Rignault - Farmer who receives Blaise
- Paul Mercey - Mayor of the village
Screenplay
- René Fallet (Novel)
- Gilles Grangier (Adaptation)
- Michel Audiard (Dialogue)
- René Fallet (Adaptation)
- Michel Audiard (Adaptation)
Music: Francis Lemarque, Paul Durand
Cinematography: Louis Page
Editing: Paul Cayatte
Production: Cinétel, Fidès Film, Silver Films, Titanus, Cité Films, Terra Film
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
france, based on novel or book, village life, cemetery, black and white, alcohol abuse, retired, widower, farmer, cuckold, veteran, rude frenchman, 1950s, single man, railroad worker
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Old Guard about?
- Three friends leave their village for a retirement home travelling the countryside
- Who directed The Old Guard?
- The Old Guard was directed by Gilles Grangier.
- Who stars in The Old Guard?
- The Old Guard stars Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay, Noël-Noël, Mona Goya, André Dalibert, Yane Barry.
- How long is The Old Guard?
- The Old Guard has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Old Guard?
- The Old Guard is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Old Guard produced?
- The Old Guard was produced in France.