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The Horseman on the Roof (1995)
Le hussard sur le toit (original title)

15 135 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Romance  -   6 October 1995 (USA)
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In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.

Director:

Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Writers:

Jean-Claude Carrière, Nina Companéez, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Olivier Martinez, Juliette Binoche and Pierre Arditi
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Juliette Binoche ...
Pauline de Théus
Olivier Martinez ...
Angelo Pardi
Pierre Arditi ...
Monsieur Peyrolle
François Cluzet ...
The Doctor
Jean Yanne Jean Yanne ...
Le Colporteur
Claudio Amendola Claudio Amendola ...
Maggionari
Isabelle Carré ...
The Tutor
Carlo Cecchi Carlo Cecchi ...
Giuseppe
Christiane Cohendy Christiane Cohendy ...
Madame Peyrolle
Jacques Sereys Jacques Sereys ...
The old man
Nathalie Krebs Nathalie Krebs ...
Madame Barthelemy
Laura Marinoni Laura Marinoni ...
Carla
Elisabeth Margoni ...
The farmer's wife
Yolande Moreau ...
Madame Rigoard
Christophe Odent Christophe Odent ...
Monsieur Barthelemy
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Storyline

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. Written by Remy Amouroux <Remy.Amouroux@imag.fr>  

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Provence | Austrian | Cholera | Cavalry  | See more »

Taglines:

Their only chance for survival was each other.

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Romance | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a scene of nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French | Italian (some dialogue)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Гусар на крыше See more »

Filming Locations:

Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,877,179 (USA) (21 July 1996)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Hachette Première, Canal+, Centre Européen Cinématographique Rhône-Alpes See more »
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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Olivier Martinez learned to fence, ride a horse and speak Italian for the film. See more »

Quotes

Angelo: Mother, you always wanted me to be more reckless. Today, you would have been proud of me.
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Connections

Referenced in Afula Express (1999) See more »