The Hunting Ground (1951)
In a small village, a farmer discovers his wife has committed suicide, but suspicions of murder arise, dividing the community. Amidst the conflict, he develops feelings for a young woman who is the sister of a man harboring a personal grudge against him.
Director: Henri Verneuil
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: October 10, 1951
Cast
- Fernandel - Urbain Coindet, paysan et conseiller municipal
- Andrex - Frédéric Gari, contrebandier et frère de Jeanne
- Édouard Delmont - Capucet, le garde-champêtre ivrogne
- Antonin Berval - le père Gari
- René Génin - le curé
- Maria Mauban - Jeanne Gari, la belle jeune femme courtisée par Urbain
- Henri Vilbert - Victor
- Alexandre Arnaudy - le père Milloin, le beau-père d'Urbain
- Marthe Marty - Heloise Miloin
- Fernand Sardou - M.Forgeral
Screenplay
- André Tabet
- Marcel Aymé (Novel)
- Henri Verneuil
- André Tabet (Dialogue)
Music: Louiguy
Cinematography: André Germain
Editing: Gabriel Rongier
Production: Les Films Marceau, Films Vendôme
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Henri Verneuil
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hunting Ground about?
- In a small village, a farmer discovers his wife has committed suicide, but suspicions of murder arise, dividing the community. Amidst the conflict, he develops feelings for a young woman who is the sister of a man harboring a personal grudge against him.
- Who directed The Hunting Ground?
- The Hunting Ground was directed by Henri Verneuil.
- Who stars in The Hunting Ground?
- The Hunting Ground stars Fernandel, Andrex, Édouard Delmont, Antonin Berval, René Génin, Maria Mauban.
- How long is The Hunting Ground?
- The Hunting Ground has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Hunting Ground?
- The Hunting Ground is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Hunting Ground produced?
- The Hunting Ground was produced in France.