About this movie
This 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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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
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Quick facts
Year
1964
Runtime
1h 33m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
891
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
FR
Budget
$0.2M
Cast
car mechanic
letter
normandy, france
musical
single
umbrella
1950s
1960s
somber
cherbourg, france
earnest
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Questions about The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
How long is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg was directed by Jacques Demy and released in 1964.
What genre is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is a Drama, Romance film (1964).
Who stars in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The cast of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg includes Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon, Mireille Perrey, Marc Michel.
What is the TMDB rating for The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 891 votes.
