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Gervaise (1956): movie guide
Gervaise (1956) is a Romance, Drama running about 112 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 61 votes. Notable cast includes Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt, Mathilde Casadesus. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1956-09-05
- Runtime: 112 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Romance, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1956-09-05

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What is Gervaise about?
Gervaise Macquart is a beautiful Parisian laundress and mother whose lover, Lantier, walks out on her. She eventually marries Henri Coupeau, a roofer who has an unfortunate accident. As her now crippled husband descends into alcoholism, Gervaise tries to make ends meet on her own. Life becomes even more complicated when Lantier returns and befriends Henri. Meanwhile, the man she really loves is sent to prison.
Cast highlights
Gervaise features Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt, Mathilde Casadesus, Suzy Delair, Armand Mestral. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1956-09-05. Runtime: 112 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (61 votes). Genres: Romance, Drama. Original language: fr. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Gervaise?
- Gervaise is listed as Romance, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Gervaise?
- Gervaise runs about 112 minutes.
- Who stars in Gervaise?
- Cast highlights include Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt, Mathilde Casadesus, Suzy Delair, Armand Mestral.
- Does Cinema Box stream Gervaise?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Gervaise?
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