Graine d'Ortie (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 1973, Graine d'Ortie is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. In Vendée, a little boy, Paul Guillet, is abandoned by his mother who places him in public assistance. He will go from host family to host family, these various experiences gradually shaping his personality. Graine d'ortie is a French television series in twenty-six thirteen-minute episodes, broadcast from June 1, 1973 on the first ORTF channel. It is also the title of the autobiographical novel by Paul Wagner from which the television series is inspired. In Quebec, it was broadcast from September 1, 1974 on Télévision de Radio-Canada, and rebroadcast from December 14, 1986 on TVJQ.
Who’s in it. Graine d'Ortie stars Yves Coudray as Paul, Jean-Pierre Castaldi as le boucher, Georges Chamarat as Pere Florentin and Jacques Zanetti as Bruno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Graine d'Ortie sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Graine d'Ortie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Graine d'Ortie tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Graine d'Ortie (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Graine d'Ortie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Graine d'Ortie worth watching?
- Graine d'Ortie holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Graine d'Ortie?
- Graine d'Ortie stars Yves Coudray, Jean-Pierre Castaldi, Georges Chamarat, Jacques Zanetti and Michèle Cordoue.
- When was Graine d'Ortie released?
- Graine d'Ortie was released in 1973.