The Marriage of Figaro
Le Mariage de Figaro ou La Folle Journée
Synopsis
Comedy in five acts by Beaumarchais, filmed by Marcel Bluwal in studio and on location. The cast, in accordance with Marcel Bluwal's wishes, is in keeping with the age and character of the characters, to give it rhythm. At once "a comic baroque play, a bourgeois drama, a chansonnier's number, a social satire, a farce and a very pretty love story" according to Marcel Bluwal, it can also be summed up, according to Beaumarchais, as "the most bantering of intrigues".
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Jean-Pierre Cassel
Figaro
Jean Rochefort
Le comte Almaviva
Anouk Ferjac
La comtesse
Anne Doat
Suzanne
Marcelle Arnold
Marceline
Henri Virlogeux
Antonio
Laurence Badie
Franchette
Michel Galabru
Bartholo
Jean-Marie Amato
Bazile
Roger Carel
Don Guzman Brid'Oison
Paul Gay
Double Main
Georges Bever
L'huissier
Philippe Ogouz
Grippe-Soleil
Mireille Saunin
La jeune bergère
Claude Joseph
Pédrille
Marie-José Nat
Chérubin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Bluwal
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Marcel Bluwal
- Original Score
- André-Ernest-Modeste Gretry
- Original Title
- Le Mariage de Figaro ou La Folle Journée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Bluwal
Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Marcel Bluwal
André-Ernest-Modeste Gretry
Roger Arrignon
Jean-Claude Huguet
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Bluwal
Director
Anne-Marie Marchand
Costume Design
Roger Arrignon
Director of Photography
Jean-Claude Huguet
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Marriage of Figaro
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What is The Marriage of Figaro about?
Comedy in five acts by Beaumarchais, filmed by Marcel Bluwal in studio and on location. The cast, in accordance with Marcel Bluwal's wishes, is in keeping with the age and character of the characters, to give it rhythm. At once "a comic baroque play, a bourgeois drama, a chansonnier's number, a social satire, a farce and a very pretty love story" according to Marcel Bluwal, it can also be summed up, according to Beaumarchais, as "the most bantering of intrigues".
Who directed The Marriage of Figaro?
The Marriage of Figaro was directed by Marcel Bluwal.
Who stars in The Marriage of Figaro?
The principal cast of The Marriage of Figaro includes Jean-Pierre Cassel, Jean Rochefort, Anouk Ferjac, Anne Doat, Marcelle Arnold.
When was The Marriage of Figaro released and how long is it?
The Marriage of Figaro was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Marriage of Figaro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Marriage of Figaro was composed by André-Ernest-Modeste Gretry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Marriage of Figaro?
The Marriage of Figaro holds official age classifications: FR: TP.