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Production values count for something, and it's a good thing, too, because this French period piece takes two hours and then some to reach its conclusion without reaching even a trot.
Mike Clark, USA Today
The Horseman on the Roof
1995 · 2h 15m · R
Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
Directed by
Jean-Paul Rappeneau
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The Horseman on the Roof
Overview
In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.
Director and cast
- Jean-Paul Rappeneau Director
- Juliette Binoche as Pauline de Théus
- Olivier Martinez as Angelo Pardi
- Pierre Arditi as Monsieur Peyrolle
- François Cluzet as Le médecin
- Gérard Depardieu as Le commissaire de police de Manosque
- Jean Yanne as Hawker
- Isabelle Carré as Governess
- Claudio Amendola Cast
- Christiane Cohendy Cast
- Tony Lemiere Cast
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