Heartbeat
Le Schpountz
Synopsis
A pompous grocer’s assistant in Marseille annoys a visiting film crew so much that they prank him with a phony acting contract; believing it to be real, the “schpountz” heads to Paris for his new career.
Top Cast
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Fernandel
Irénée Fabre, 'le Schpountz'
Fernand Charpin
Uncle Baptiste Fabre
Henri Poupon
Galubert
Orane Demazis
Françoise
Léon Belières
Meyerboom
Jean Castan
Casimir Fabre
Odette Roger
Aunt Clarisse Fabre
Charles Blavette
Martelette
Enrico Glori
Bogidar Glazunoff
Marcel Maupi
Bartender
Louisard
Charlet
Robert Bassac
Dromart
Robert Vattier
Astruc
André Pollack
Attorney
Charblay
Adolphe, studio doorman
Tyrand
Pope
Jacques Brunius
Props master
Henri Champetier
Nick
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Pagnol
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Pagnol
- Original Title
- Le Schpountz
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Pagnol
Marcel Pagnol
Willy Faktorovitch
Suzanne Cabon, Suzanne de Troeye
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Pagnol
Director
Suzanne Cabon
Editor
Suzanne de Troeye
Editor
Willy Faktorovitch
Director of Photography
Marcel Pagnol
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbeat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heartbeat about?
A pompous grocer’s assistant in Marseille annoys a visiting film crew so much that they prank him with a phony acting contract; believing it to be real, the “schpountz” heads to Paris for his new career.
Who directed Heartbeat?
Heartbeat was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
Who stars in Heartbeat?
The principal cast of Heartbeat includes Fernandel, Fernand Charpin, Henri Poupon, Orane Demazis, Léon Belières.
When was Heartbeat released and how long is it?
Heartbeat was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heartbeat?
Heartbeat holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).