Colonel Chabert
Le Colonel Chabert
Synopsis
The story of a French officer who is assumed dead during the Napoleonic Wars, but returns ten years later to a very different France, both on a political and personal level. The film is based on the novel Colonel Chabert by Honoré de Balzac.
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Raimu
Colonel Hyacinthe Chabert
Marie Bell
Countess Rosine Ferraud
Jacques Baumer
Delbecq, steward
Aimé Clariond
Maître Derville
Pierre Alcover
Director of the asylum
Jacques Charon
Cleric
Roger Blin
Cleric
Jo Dervo
Eddy Debray
Maurice Devienne
René Lacourt
Pierre Lecocq
René Stern
Paul Temps
André Varennes
François Viguier
Arlette Wherly
Ferraud daughter
Pierre Brulé
Ferraud son
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Le Hénaff
- Screenplay & Story
- Honoré de Balzac, Marc Maurette, Yves Mirande, Maurice Griffe, Pierre Benoît
- Original Score
- Louis Beydts
- Original Title
- Le Colonel Chabert
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Le Hénaff
Honoré de Balzac, Marc Maurette, Yves Mirande, Maurice Griffe, Pierre Benoît
Louis Beydts
Robert Lefebvre
Marguerite Renoir
Édouard Harispuru
Department Leadership Roster
René Le Hénaff
Director
Édouard Harispuru
Producer
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Victor Noeppel
Costume Design
Jacques Colombier
Production Design
Louis Beydts
Original Music Composer
Robert Lefebvre
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colonel Chabert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Colonel Chabert about?
The story of a French officer who is assumed dead during the Napoleonic Wars, but returns ten years later to a very different France, both on a political and personal level. The film is based on the novel Colonel Chabert by Honoré de Balzac.
Who directed Colonel Chabert?
Colonel Chabert was directed by René Le Hénaff.
Who stars in Colonel Chabert?
The principal cast of Colonel Chabert includes Raimu, Marie Bell, Jacques Baumer, Aimé Clariond, Pierre Alcover.
When was Colonel Chabert released and how long is it?
Colonel Chabert was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Colonel Chabert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colonel Chabert was composed by Louis Beydts.
Is Colonel Chabert based on a book or true story?
Colonel Chabert is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Colonel Chabert?
Colonel Chabert holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).