Jacquou the Rebel

Plot Summary

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 mère de Jacquou

Albert Dupontel Le père de Jacquou

Jocelyn Quivrin Le Comte de Nansac

Olivier Gourmet Le curé Bonal