The Horseman on The Roof

– In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Release Year:
1995
Original Name:
Le Hussard sur le toit
The Horseman on the Roof (1995) - Also known as Le Hussard sur le toit

In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.

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The Horseman on the Roof (1995) - Trailer

Release Date:

06 Oct 1995

Language:

French, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Writer:

Jean Giono (novel), Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Nina Companeez, Jean-Claude Carrière

Main Actors:

Juliette Binoche, Olivier Martinez, Pierre Arditi, François Cluzet

Plot:

In 1832, cholera ravages Provence (South of France). After several misadventures, Angelo, young Italian officer hunted by the Austrian secret police, meets Pauline de Theus, a young lady. After a second accidental meeting, both will start the search of Pauline's husband in a chaotic country.

Awards:

4 wins & 8 nominations.

Production:

Franco London Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
65%