Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Denis Amar |
| Produced by | Christian Ardan |
| Written by |
Marie Devort Denis Amar |
| Starring |
Lambert Wilson Claudia Cardinale Robert Hirsch Bernie Bonvoisin |
| Music by | Philippe Sarde |
| Cinematography | Gerard de Battista |
| Edited by | Jacques Witta |
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| Distributed by |
AMLF Metropolitan Filmexport Circle Releasing Corporation |
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Release date
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1 November 1989 |
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Running time
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102 Minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $7.3 million |
| Box office | $12.3 million |
Hiver 54, l'abbé Pierre is a 1989 French film, written by Marie Devort and Denis Amar, and starring Lambert Wilson and Claudia Cardinale. Supporting actor Robert Hirsch won a Best Supporting Actor award from the French Academy of Cinema for the film.
Based on a true story, the film recounts the efforts by a parish priest, Father Pierre, to gain assistance from the government for the homeless, who after World War II were living in poverty and suffering from one of the coldest winters on record. His plea, which was published in newspapers, roused public support and resulted in the establishment of a charity, "Les Chiffoniers d'Emmaus" (The Ragpickers of Emmaus) to raise funds for them. The charity is still operational.
Robert Hirsch won the César Award for Best Supporting Actor from the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma in 1990.
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