The Umbrellas of Cherbourg 1964
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SplatThis 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Geneviève Emery
as Guy Foucher
as Madame Emery
as Tante Élise
as Roland Cassard
as Madeleine
as Aubin
as Jean
as Monsieur Dubourg
as Bernard
Director:
Writer:
Jacques Demy
Stars:
Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon, Mireille Perrey, Marc Michel, Ellen Farner, Jean Champion, Jean-Pierre Dorat, Harald Wolff, Pierre Caden,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1964 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
92 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Geneviève Emery
as Guy Foucher
as Madame Emery
as Tante Élise
as Roland Cassard
as Madeleine
as Aubin
as Jean
as Monsieur Dubourg
as Bernard
as Gas Station Apprentice
as Umbrella Buyer
as Garage Customer in 1957
as Girl in Cafe
as Ginny
as Geneviève Emery (singing voice)
as Guy Foucher (singing voice)
as Madame Emery (singing voice)
as Roland Cassard (singing voice)
as Madeleine (singing voice, as C. Meunier)
as Tante Élise (singing voice)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Garage Customer in 1959 (uncredited)
as Mechanic in 1959 (uncredited)
as Pierre - Mechanic (uncredited)
as Le client égaré / Le serveur (singing voice)
as Mechanic in 1959 (uncredited)
as Madame Germaine (uncredited)
as François Foucher (uncredited)
as Jean (singing voice) (uncredited)
as Girl in Cafe (uncredited)
as First Removal Man (uncredited)
as Cafe Owner (uncredited)
as Françoise Cassard (uncredited)
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