Gervaise (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1956, Gervaise is a drama and romance film directed by René Clément, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. An adaptation of Émile Zola’s 1877 masterpiece L’assommoir, the film is an uncompromising depiction of a lowly laundress’s struggles to deal with an alcoholic husband while running her own business.
Who’s in it. Gervaise stars Maria Schell as Gervaise Macquart Coupeau, une blanchisseuse douce et courageuse, François Périer as Henri Coupeau - le second compagnon de Gervaise, un ouvrier zingueur, Jany Holt as Mme Lorilleux - la soeur revêche de Coupeau and Mathilde Casadesus as Mme Boche - la concierge curieuse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Gervaise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gervaise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gervaise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gervaise (1956)?
- In GB, Gervaise is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gervaise worth watching?
- Gervaise holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gervaise?
- Gervaise stars Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt, Mathilde Casadesus and Suzy Delair.
- When was Gervaise released?
- Gervaise was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.