Nana
Synopsis
In Paris during the Second Empire, Count Muffat, despite his prejudices against loose women, falls madly in love with Nana, a young kept woman and star of the Théâtre des Variétés. This all-consuming passion will lead nowhere and, like Nana's other lovers, will lead him to ruin and crime... An adaptation of Émile Zola's novel Nana.
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Charles Boyer
Comte Muffat
Martine Carol
Nana
Walter Chiari
Fontan
Paul Frankeur
Bordenave
Elisa Cegani
Comtesse Muffat
Jean Debucourt
Napoléon III
Marguerite Pierry
Zoé
Dario Michaelis
Fauchery
Dora Doll
Rose Mignon
Luisella Boni
Estelle
Jacqueline Plessis
Impératrice Eugénie
Germaine Kerjean
La Tricon
Nerio Bernardi
Prince de Sardaigne
Jacques Tarride
Mignon
Pierre Palau
Venot
Noël Roquevert
Steiner
Jacques Castelot
Le comte de Vandeuvres
Anne Carrère
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Ferry, Albert Valentin, Christian-Jaque, Henri Jeanson, Émile Zola
- Original Score
- Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- Nana
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Jacques Roitfeld, Cigno Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian-Jaque
Jean Ferry, Albert Valentin, Christian-Jaque, Henri Jeanson, Émile Zola
Georges Van Parys
Department Leadership Roster
Christian-Jaque
Director
Jean Ferry
Writer
Albert Valentin
Writer
Christian-Jaque
Writer
Henri Jeanson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nana about?
In Paris during the Second Empire, Count Muffat, despite his prejudices against loose women, falls madly in love with Nana, a young kept woman and star of the Théâtre des Variétés. This all-consuming passion will lead nowhere and, like Nana's other lovers, will lead him to ruin and crime... An adaptation of Émile Zola's novel Nana.
Who directed Nana?
Nana was directed by Christian-Jaque.
Who stars in Nana?
The principal cast of Nana includes Charles Boyer, Martine Carol, Walter Chiari, Paul Frankeur, Elisa Cegani.
When was Nana released and how long is it?
Nana was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Nana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nana was composed by Georges Van Parys.
Is Nana based on a book or true story?
Nana is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".