In the early 18th-century, a Carbonaro renegade on the run from advancing Austrian troops finds in the province of Manosque the beautiful wife of a French marquis who offers him shelter. Smitten, he risks his freedom to ensure her safe return to her home in Theus. A chivalrous tale adapted from the novel by Jean Giorno.
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Distributor Notes: The Horseman On The Roof
Academy Award(R)-winner Juliette Binoche (Best Supporting Actress, THE ENGLISH PATIENT, 1996) highlights this rousing, passionate adventure! In a world ravaged by revolution and violence, two strangers -- a handsome renegade (Oliver Martinez, UNFAITHFUL) and a beautiful countess (Binoche) -- find their only chance for survival in each other! Together they undertake a perilous cross-country journey where they will also discover unmatched danger, excitement ... and passion! Universally praised by critics and moviegoers, THE HORSEMAN ON THE ROOF is another extraordinary film from the creators of the Academy Award(R)-winning CYRANO DE BERGERAC (Best Costume Design, 1990)!
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
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Antonin Lebas-Joly:
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Azur Guillier:
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Carlo Cecchi: Italian Actor
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Carlos Moreno:
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Christiane Cohendy:
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Christophe Odent: French Actor
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Cristophe Le Masne:
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Daniel Russo:
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Elizabeth Margoni:
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Georges Neri:
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Gerard Lacombe:
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Herve Pierre:
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Jacques Sereys: French Actor
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Jean-Claude Dumas:
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Jean-Francois Pages:
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Jean-Marie Winling:
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Jean-Paul Journot:
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Laura Marinoni:
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Nathalie Krebs:
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Patrick Medioni:
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Paul Chevillard:
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Paul Freeman: British Actor
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Philippe Guegan: Canadian Stunt Coordinator
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Richard Sammel:
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Viginie Matheron:
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Yolande Moreau:
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Didier Bourguignon:
Review 1:
"...[A] gorgeously picturesque film....Intoxicatingly sensuous..."
Source: New York Times
p.C3 05/17/1996
Review 2:
"...Rappeneau and his cast and crew bring to HORSEMAN the same passion, fierce intelligence and mature humor that characterized CYRANO..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.F6 05/17/1996
Review 3:
"...A rousing romantic epic....It's a grand entertainment, intelligently written, well-researched..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.31 05/24/1996
Review 4:
"[A] handsome period piece....It's distinguished by its production values..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.89 05/01/2006
Review 5:
"...THE HORSEMAN is a more than capable and entertaining romp..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.41-2 01/01/1996
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