Madame Bovary
Synopsis
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
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Valentine Tessier
Emma Bovary
Pierre Renoir
Charles Bovary
Alice Tissot
Madame Bovary, Charles' mother
Héléna Manson
Héloïse Bovary
Max Dearly
Homais, pharmacist
Pierre Larquey
Hippolyte Tautain, clubfoot
Robert Le Vigan
Mr. Lheureux, fabric merchant
Daniel Lecourtois
Léon Dupuis
Monette Dinay
Félicité
Louis Florencie
Parish priest
Romain Bouquet
Solicitor
Christiane Dor
Madame La François
Georges Cahuzac
Rouault
Léon Larive
Prefect
Henri Vilbert
Dr. Canivet
Allain Dhurtal
Surgeon
Marthe Mellot
Old woman at the agricultural show
André Fouché
Justin
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Renoir
- Original Score
- Darius Milhaud
- Original Title
- Madame Bovary
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle des Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir, Gustave Flaubert
Darius Milhaud
Jean Bachelet
Marguerite Renoir
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Renoir
Director
Jean Bachelet
Director of Photography
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Jean Renoir
Screenplay
Darius Milhaud
Original Music Composer
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Book Adaptations
Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir (French: [ʁənwaʁ]; 15 September 1894 – 12 February 1979) was a French film director, screenwriter, actor, producer and author. As a film director and actor, he made more than forty films from the silent era to the end of the 1960s. His films La Grande Illusion (1937) and The Rules of the Game (1939) are often cited by critics as among the greatest films ever made. He was ranked by the BFI's Sight & Sound poll of critics in 2002 as the fourth greatest director of all time. Among numerous honors accrued during his lifetime, he received a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award in 1975 for his contribution to the motion picture industry. Renoir was the son of the painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He was one of the first filmmakers to be known as an auteur.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Bovary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madame Bovary about?
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
Who directed Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary was directed by Jean Renoir.
Who stars in Madame Bovary?
The principal cast of Madame Bovary includes Valentine Tessier, Pierre Renoir, Alice Tissot, Héléna Manson, Max Dearly.
When was Madame Bovary released and how long is it?
Madame Bovary was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Madame Bovary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madame Bovary was composed by Darius Milhaud.
Is Madame Bovary based on a book or true story?
Madame Bovary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gustave Flaubert".