Happy Arenas
Arènes joyeuses
Synopsis
A watchman with a sensitive heart, Fernand falls in love with Violette and Pervenche, two of the daughters of his boss, Maître Arno. At a bullfight starring three attractive Spaniards, the girls and their sister Marguerite - with whom Fernand's companion Rémy is in love - compete in charm, to the despair of both suitors. Followed by Marina, a pretty girl who seems to take a keen interest in Fernand, the two friends decide to retire to Les Martigues, far from their belles. But soon annoyed by Marina's insistence, Fernand returns to Maître Arno's manade, while Rémy decides to become a bullfighter to win back Marguerite.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice de Canonge
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Alibert, René Sarvil, Juliette Saint-Giniez
- Original Title
- Arènes joyeuses
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice de Canonge
Henri Alibert, René Sarvil, Juliette Saint-Giniez
René Allamelle
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Alibert
Writer
René Sarvil
Writer
Juliette Saint-Giniez
Writer
Maurice de Canonge
Director
René Allamelle
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Arenas
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What is Happy Arenas about?
A watchman with a sensitive heart, Fernand falls in love with Violette and Pervenche, two of the daughters of his boss, Maître Arno. At a bullfight starring three attractive Spaniards, the girls and their sister Marguerite - with whom Fernand's companion Rémy is in love - compete in charm, to the despair of both suitors. Followed by Marina, a pretty girl who seems to take a keen interest in Fernand, the two friends decide to retire to Les Martigues, far from their belles. But soon annoyed by Marina's insistence, Fernand returns to Maître Arno's manade, while Rémy decides to become a bullfighter to win back Marguerite.
Who directed Happy Arenas?
Happy Arenas was directed by Maurice de Canonge.
Who stars in Happy Arenas?
The principal cast of Happy Arenas includes Fernand Raynaud, Danielle Godet, Antoine Balpêtré, Fransined, Jean Franval.
When was Happy Arenas released and how long is it?
Happy Arenas was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.