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The Horseman on the Roof(1995)
Status: Released
Date: 1995-09-20
65%
144 Votes
Time: 2h 15m
Overview:
In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.
Languages: French, Italian.
Countries:
France
Budget: $35,000,000.00
Revenue: $15,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Horseman on the Roof
Top 10 Billed Cast
Juliette Binoche
Pauline de Théus
Olivier Martinez
Colonel Angelo Pardi
Pierre Arditi
Monsieur Peyrolle
François Cluzet
Doctor
Jean Yanne
Hawker
Isabelle Carré
Governess
Claudio Amendola
Maggionari
Gérard Depardieu
Police commissioner of Manosque
Christiane Cohendy
Madame Peyrolle
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Overview
In a time of war and disease, a young officer gallantly tries to help a young woman find her husband.
Release Date
1995-09-20
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6.49
Rating:
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