La Roue
Synopsis
Sisif, a railwayman, saves a young girl named Norma orphaned by a train crash and raises her as his own daughter alongside his son, Elie. As she becomes an adult, Sisif grapples with whether to tell Norma the truth about her parentage.
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La Roue d’Abel Gance : ciné-concert événement ๏ 19 & 20 oct. - Auditorium de Lyon / Festival Lumière
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 64 DaysSeptember 30, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 6, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Gance
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Gance
- Original Score
- Arthur Honegger
- Original Title
- La Roue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6h 58m
- Production Studios
- Films Abel Gance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Gance
Abel Gance
Arthur Honegger
Léonce-Henri Burel, Marc Bujard, Maurice Duverger, Gaston Brun
Abel Gance, Marguerite Beaugé
Abel Gance, Charles Pathé
Department Leadership Roster
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
Abel Gance
Writer
Abel Gance
Director
Marc Bujard
Director of Photography
Maurice Duverger
Director of Photography
Gaston Brun
Director of Photography
Abel Gance
Editor
Marguerite Beaugé
Editor
Abel Gance
Producer
Charles Pathé
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Roue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Roue about?
Sisif, a railwayman, saves a young girl named Norma orphaned by a train crash and raises her as his own daughter alongside his son, Elie. As she becomes an adult, Sisif grapples with whether to tell Norma the truth about her parentage.
Who directed La Roue?
La Roue was directed by Abel Gance.
Who stars in La Roue?
The principal cast of La Roue includes Séverin-Mars, Ivy Close, Gabriel de Gravone, Pierre Magnier, Max Maxudian.
When was La Roue released and how long is it?
La Roue was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 6h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for La Roue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Roue was composed by Arthur Honegger.