Tales of Paris
Les Parisiennes
Synopsis
A film made up of four sketches. In Marc Allégret's Sophie, a naive high-school girl invents a love affair with her mother's lover. But it's a guitarist with whom she falls in love. In Françoise, by Claude Barma, a young woman returning to France after living in the United States has an affair with her best friend's lover. In Antonia, by Michel Boisrond, a middle-aged woman tries to convince her ex-lover that she still has many assets to seduce. In Ella, by Jacques Poitrenaud, a Pigalle dancer meets a man in a cab.
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Françoise Arnoul
Françoise (segment "Françoise")
Françoise Brion
Jacqueline (segment "Françoise")
Catherine Deneuve
Sophie (segment "Sophie")
Gillian Hills
Theodora (segment "Sophie")
Élina Labourdette
Jacqueline (segment "Sophie")
Dany Robin
Antonia (segment "Antonia")
Dany Saval
Ella (segment "Ella")
Darry Cowl
Hubert Parker (segment "Ella")
Johnny Hallyday
Jean Allard (segment "Sophie")
Christian Marquand
Christian Lénier (segment "Antonia")
Jean Poiret
Jean-Pierre Leroy (segment "Antonia")
José Luis de Vilallonga
Louis (segment "Sophie")
Paul Guers
Michel (segment "Françoise")
Jack Ary
Pidoux (segment "Ella")
Olga Georges-Picot
Secretary (segment "Ella")
Françoise Giret
Juliette (segment "Ella")
Serge Marquand
Taxi Driver (segment "Ella")
Gisèle Sandré
Suzanne (segment "Sophie")
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Allégret, Claude Barma, Michel Boisrond, Jacques Poitrenaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Loup Dabadie, Annette Wademant, Jacques Armand, Claude Brulé, Roger Vadim, Charles Aznavour
- Original Score
- Georges Garvarentz
- Original Title
- Les Parisiennes
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Francos Films, Incei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Allégret, Claude Barma, Michel Boisrond, Jacques Poitrenaud
Jean-Loup Dabadie, Annette Wademant, Jacques Armand, Claude Brulé, Roger Vadim, Charles Aznavour
Georges Garvarentz
Henri Alekan, Armand Thirard
Francis Cosne
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Loup Dabadie
Writer
Annette Wademant
Writer
Jacques Armand
Writer
Claude Brulé
Writer
Roger Vadim
Writer
Francis Cosne
Producer
Marc Allégret
Director
Claude Barma
Director
Michel Boisrond
Director
Jacques Poitrenaud
Director
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of Paris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tales of Paris about?
A film made up of four sketches. In Marc Allégret's Sophie, a naive high-school girl invents a love affair with her mother's lover. But it's a guitarist with whom she falls in love. In Françoise, by Claude Barma, a young woman returning to France after living in the United States has an affair with her best friend's lover. In Antonia, by Michel Boisrond, a middle-aged woman tries to convince her ex-lover that she still has many assets to seduce. In Ella, by Jacques Poitrenaud, a Pigalle dancer meets a man in a cab.
Who directed Tales of Paris?
Tales of Paris was directed by Marc Allégret, Claude Barma, Michel Boisrond, Jacques Poitrenaud.
Who stars in Tales of Paris?
The principal cast of Tales of Paris includes Françoise Arnoul, Françoise Brion, Catherine Deneuve, Gillian Hills, Élina Labourdette.
When was Tales of Paris released and how long is it?
Tales of Paris was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Tales of Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tales of Paris was composed by Georges Garvarentz.