Far from the Madding Crowd (1967 film) Far from the Madding Crowd (1967 film) Far from the Madding Crowd is a 1967 British epic drama film adapted from Thomas Hardy's book of the same name. The film, starring Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Terence Stamp and Peter Finch, and directed by John Schlesinger, was Schlesinger's fourth film (and his third collaboration with Christie). It marked a stylistic shift away from his earlier works exploring contemporary urban mores. The cinematography was by Nicolas Roeg and the soundtrack was by Richard Rodney Bennett. He also used traditional folk songs in various scenes throughout the film. It was nominated for one
Francis Perrin (actor) Francis Perrin (actor) Francis Pierre Horton Perrin (born 10 October 1947) is a French actor, screenwriter and film director. He was taken on by the Comédie-Française in 1972, for whom his roles included "Les Fourberies de Scapin" by Molière. He headed the Théâtre Montansier in his birthplace from 1992 to 2000. In April 2007, he was made an Officier de la Légion d'honneur. Francis Perrin is not to be confused with the recurring character of Francis Veber, François Perrin / François Pignon. Francis Perrin co-wrote "Le Débutant" (1986) as well as playing François Veber in it, and also played the