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The Widow of Saint-Pierre
6.6 / 10• 2000• 1h 52m•NR• French
RomanceDramaHistory
Storyline
In 1850, on the isolated French island of Saint-Pierre, a murder shocks the natives. Two fishermen are arrested. One of them, Louis Ollivier, dies in custody. The other, Neel Auguste, is sentenced to death by the guillotine. The island is so small that it has neither a guillotine nor an executioner. While those are sent for Auguste is placed under the supervision of an army Captain.
Cast & Crew
Daniel Auteuil
Jean, le capitaine
Lead
Emir Kusturica
Joseph Auguste Néel
Juliette Binoche
Pauline, l'épouse du capitaine
Michel Duchaussoy
le gouverneur
Philippe Magnan
le président Venot
Christian Charmetant
le commissaire de la Marine
Philippe du Janerand
le chef douanier
Reynald Bouchard
Louis Ollivier
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Patrice Leconte's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Widow of Saint-Pierre is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
