Topaze
Synopsis
Mr. Topaze (Arnaudy) is a hard-working, honest, scrupulous teacher at a school run by a corrupt principal. When he fails to raise the grades of the daughter of a wealthy patron, he's fired, only to soon be hired as a "tutor" by the mistress of a local politician. This is merely a ruse, to get Topaze's honorable name attached to a dodgy business deal. Ever a man of trust and honor, Topaze is the last to twig, but, once he gets a taste for ill-gotten gains, he begins to settle old scores.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Pagnol
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Pagnol
- Original Title
- Topaze
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Pagnol
Marcel Pagnol
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Pagnol
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Topaze.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Topaze.
list9
More Like Topaze
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Topaze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Topaze about?
Mr. Topaze (Arnaudy) is a hard-working, honest, scrupulous teacher at a school run by a corrupt principal. When he fails to raise the grades of the daughter of a wealthy patron, he's fired, only to soon be hired as a "tutor" by the mistress of a local politician. This is merely a ruse, to get Topaze's honorable name attached to a dodgy business deal. Ever a man of trust and honor, Topaze is the last to twig, but, once he gets a taste for ill-gotten gains, he begins to settle old scores.
Who directed Topaze?
Topaze was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
Who stars in Topaze?
The principal cast of Topaze includes Alexandre Arnaudy, Délia Col, Léon Belières, Jean Arbuleau, Pierre Asso.
When was Topaze released and how long is it?
Topaze was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.