Scarlet Fever
La Scarlatine
Synopsis
In a building on the Boulevard Haussmann in Paris lives ten-year-old Roger, who is surrounded by women - his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his mother Nicole. Living in an exclusively feminine environment, the boy wishes more than anything else to have a masculine presence around. His dream comes true when he meets Jacques, who's madly in love with Nicole and who is about to completely turn the boy's life upside down.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Aghion
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Aghion, Michel Scognamillo, David Milhaud, Philippe Aghion
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- La Scarlatine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- C.A.P.A.C., Films A2, UGC, Europe 1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Aghion
Gabriel Aghion, Michel Scognamillo, David Milhaud, Philippe Aghion
Gabriel Yared
Robert Alazraki
Christiane Lack
Paul Claudon
Department Leadership Roster
Christiane Lack
Editor
Jean-Claude Gallouin
Production Design
Robert Alazraki
Director of Photography
Gabriel Aghion
Writer
Michel Scognamillo
Writer
Paul Claudon
Producer
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
David Milhaud
Writer
Gabriel Aghion
Director
Philippe Aghion
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scarlet Fever
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scarlet Fever about?
In a building on the Boulevard Haussmann in Paris lives ten-year-old Roger, who is surrounded by women - his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his mother Nicole. Living in an exclusively feminine environment, the boy wishes more than anything else to have a masculine presence around. His dream comes true when he meets Jacques, who's madly in love with Nicole and who is about to completely turn the boy's life upside down.
Who directed Scarlet Fever?
Scarlet Fever was directed by Gabriel Aghion.
Who stars in Scarlet Fever?
The principal cast of Scarlet Fever includes Brigitte Fossey, Stéphane Audran, Christophe Malavoy, Hito Jaulmes, Hénia Suchar.
When was Scarlet Fever released and how long is it?
Scarlet Fever was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Scarlet Fever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scarlet Fever was composed by Gabriel Yared.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scarlet Fever?
Scarlet Fever holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).