Judith Therpauve (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1978, Judith Therpauve is a drama film directed by Patrice Chéreau, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. When her old resistance buddies come to her looking for someone to helm a financially troubled liberal newspaper, Judith (Simone Signoret) is at first reluctant, but for this old hero of the French anti-Nazi resistance, challenges are hard to ignore. She takes on the job, mortgaging her house to keep the paper solvent. When things take a turn for the worse, because of concerted opposition by conservative forces, she is forced to sell the paper, and she regards this as a personal failure.
Who’s in it. Judith Therpauve stars Simone Signoret as Judith Therpauve, Philippe Léotard as Jean-Pierre Maurier, Robert Manuel as Droz and François Simon as Claude Hirsch-Balland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Judith Therpauve has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judith Therpauve page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judith Therpauve tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judith Therpauve (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Judith Therpauve change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Judith Therpauve worth watching?
- Judith Therpauve holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Judith Therpauve?
- Judith Therpauve stars Simone Signoret, Philippe Léotard, Robert Manuel, François Simon and Marcel Imhoff.
- When was Judith Therpauve released?
- Judith Therpauve was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.