The Hussy (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1979, The Hussy is a drama film directed by Jacques Doillon, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Twenty-year old misfit François earns his living by gathering boxes and bottles to resell to local shopkeepers. He lives with his grossly insensitive mother and stepfather. Mado is a gawky 11-year old, who is neglected by her family because of the oddness of the way she expresses her affection. For reasons which never become clear, François kidnaps Mado, and takes her to live with him in the attic of his parents' home. Instead of feeling fear, Mado enters into the spirit of the abduction, and they joust with one another, increasingly finding love and comfort in their relationship. When the police come upon them, however, they put an entirely different interpretation on their behavior.
Who’s in it. The Hussy stars Claude Hébert as François, Madeleine Desdevises as Mado, Paulette Lahaye as La mère de Mado and Juliette Le Cauchoix as La mère de François, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Hussy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hussy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hussy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hussy (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hussy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hussy worth watching?
- The Hussy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hussy?
- The Hussy stars Claude Hébert, Madeleine Desdevises, Paulette Lahaye, Juliette Le Cauchoix and Fernand Decaean.
- When was The Hussy released?
- The Hussy was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.