

Overview
In 1815, young Jacquou lives an idyllic peasant life with his parents in the Périgord region of France. But one day, his childhood happiness is cruelly ended when his father is arrested, after a dispute with the arrogant Count de Nansac. With both his parents dead, Jacquou is adopted by Bonal, a kind priest, under whose influence he grows into an assured, morally upright young man. Now an adult, Jacquou has one desire. To repay the Count de Nansac for the evil he once inflicted on his parents...
Top Cast

Gaspard Ulliel
Jacquou Le Croquant

Marie-Josée Croze
La mĂšre de Jacquou

Albert Dupontel
Le pĂšre de Jacquou

Jocelyn Quivrin
Le Comte de Nansac

Olivier Gourmet
Le curé Bonal

Judith Davis
Lina

Affif Ben Badra
Le berger moustachu

Tchéky Karyo
Le chevalier

Malik Zidi
Touffu

Léo Legrand
Jacquou enfant
Bojana Panic
Gallienne de Nansac (la galiote)

Dora Doll
Fantille
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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