Judith Therpauve (1978)

6.5/10 125 min Drama

Overview

A former hero of the French anti-Nazi resistance is approached by old comrades to lead a financially struggling liberal newspaper. Initially reluctant, she takes on the challenge, mortgaging her house to keep it afloat. As conservative forces intensify their opposition, she is eventually forced to sell the paper, seeing it as a personal failure.

Cast

Simone Signoret

Judith Therpauve

Philippe Léotard

Jean-Pierre Maurier

Robert Manuel

Droz

François Simon

Claude Hirsch-Balland

Marcel Imhoff

Pierre Damien

Daniel Lecourtois

Desfraizeaux

Jean Rougeul

Genty

David Gabison

László Szabó

Lepage

Jean Rougerie

Fournol

Alain Libolt

Model maker

Hermine Karagheuz

Nicole

Robert Lombard

Banker

Gérard Dournel

Lecacheux

Philippe Castelli

Editorial usher

Pierre Frag

Stadium concierge

Jean Berger

Lawyer Marc Loussier

Daniel Schmid

Jean

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