

A Day in the Country
1946-05-21 · 41 min · ★ 7.3
The family of a Parisian shop-owner spends a day in the country. The daughter falls in love with a man at the inn, where they spend the day.
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- Directors
- Jean Renoir
- Production companies
- Panthéon Productions
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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Sylvia BatailleHenriette
Jane MarkenMadame Dufour
Georges D'ArnouxHenri
Jacques BruniusRodolphe
André GabrielloMonsieur Dufour
Gabrielle FontanLa Grand' Mère
Jean RenoirPère Poulain
Marguerite RenoirLa Servante
Jacques BeckerSeminarian (uncredited)
Pierre LestringuezUn Vieux Curé
Georges BatailleSeminarian (uncredited)
Henri Cartier-BressonSeminarian (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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