Picnic on the Grass (1959)
1959 · 1h 31m · Romance, Comedy
Genres: Romance, Comedy
New Europe presidential candidate Etienne Alexis is a scientist promoting artificial insemination for social betterment and therapy to eliminate passion. To celebrate his engagement to a cousin, he hosts an aseptic picnic, where Mother Nature asserts herself.
Director: Jean Renoir
Writers: Jean Renoir
Music by: Joseph Kosma
Cinematography: Georges Leclerc
Editor: Renée Lichtig
Rated 6.3/10 by 54 viewers
Cast
Paul Meurisse as Étienne Alexis, célèbre biologisteCatherine Rouvel as Antoinette dite :NénetteJacqueline Morane as TitineFernand Sardou as Nino, le père de NénetteJean-Pierre Granval as RitouHélène Duc as Isabelle, la secrétaire du biologisteIngrid Nordine as la comtesse Marie-CharlotteCharles Blavette as le berger GaspardMarguerite Cassan as Mme Odile PoignantAndré Brunot as le curéMore like this
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