Green Harvest (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, Green Harvest is a drama and war film directed by François Villiers, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1943, a group of high school students decide to take action against the Nazi occupying forces. Showing courage and imagination, they manage to blow up the Kommandantur and to release hostages. But after the killing of a German soldier the Nazi police apparatus strikes back. The young resisters are arrested and two of them are condemned to death.
Who’s in it. Green Harvest stars Pierre Dux as L'aumônier du lycée, Dany Saval as Dany, Jacques Perrin as Jean-Louis Mesnier and Francis Lemonnier as Olivier Guerbois, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Green Harvest 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 Green Harvest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Green Harvest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Green Harvest (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Green Harvest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Green Harvest worth watching?
- Green Harvest holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Green Harvest?
- Green Harvest stars Pierre Dux, Dany Saval, Jacques Perrin, Francis Lemonnier and Claude Brasseur.
- When was Green Harvest released?
- Green Harvest was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.