Madeleine
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Synopsis
Madeleine's middle-class family cannot understand why she puts off marrying a respectable young man, as they know nothing about her long-term affair with a Frenchman.
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Madeleine 1950 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-19
Top Cast
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Ann Todd
Madeleine Hamilton Smith
Norman Wooland
William Minnoch
Ivan Desny
Emile L'Angelier
Leslie Banks
James Smith
Elizabeth Sellars
Christina Haggott
André Morell
Defense Attorney
Barbara Everest
Mrs. Smith
Susan Stranks
Janet Smith
Patricia Raine
Bessie Smith
Eugene Deckers
Thuau
Barry Jones
Prosecuting Attorney
Jean Cadell
Mrs. Jenkins
Irene Browne
Mrs. Grant
Kynaston Reeves
Dr. Penny
John Laurie
Scots Divine
Douglas Barr
William Murray, the Boot Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lean
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Haynes, Nicholas Phipps
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Madeleine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lean
Stanley Haynes, Nicholas Phipps
William Alwyn
Guy Green
Clive Donner, Geoffrey Foot
Stanley Haynes
Department Leadership Roster
David Lean
Director
Stanley Haynes
Writer
Nicholas Phipps
Writer
Stanley Haynes
Producer
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Guy Green
Director of Photography
Clive Donner
Editor
Geoffrey Foot
Editor
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madeleine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madeleine about?
Madeleine's middle-class family cannot understand why she puts off marrying a respectable young man, as they know nothing about her long-term affair with a Frenchman.
Who directed Madeleine?
Madeleine was directed by David Lean.
Who stars in Madeleine?
The principal cast of Madeleine includes Ann Todd, Norman Wooland, Ivan Desny, Leslie Banks, Elizabeth Sellars.
When was Madeleine released and how long is it?
Madeleine was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Madeleine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madeleine was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madeleine?
Madeleine holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).