The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Name: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Director: Jacques Demy
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1964
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon, Mireille Perrey, Marc Michel

1964 · 93 min · Director: Jacques Demy

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) is a romance drama, directed by Jacques Demy. It stars Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

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What The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Is About

This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother's chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Geneviève make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy's return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant.

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What is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg about?

Where can I watch The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did The Umbrellas of Cherbourg come out?

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg was released in 1964.

Who directed The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg was directed by Jacques Demy.

Who stars in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg stars Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon, Mireille Perrey.

What is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg's rating?

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.