Topaze
Synopsis
Albert Topaze, sincere schoolteacher addicted to "rote" morality, works at a private school run by supremely money-grubbing M. Muche, whose daughter, also a teacher, makes cynical use of the knowledge that Topaze loves her. Alas, Topaze's naive honesty brings him unjust dismissal...and makes him fair game for the "aunt" of his private pupil, really the mistress of crooked politician Regis, who needs an honest-seeming "front man." Can artful Suzy Courtois keep Topaze on the string? With steadily escalating disillusion comes moral crisis...
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Fernandel
Albert Topaze
Hélène Perdrière
Suzy Courtois
Jacques Morel
Régis Castel-Bénac
Marcel Vallée
M. Muche
Jacqueline Pagnol
Ernestine Muche
Jacques Castelot
Roger Gaëtan de Bersac
Milly Mathis
la baronne de Pitart-Vergniolles
Yvette Etiévant
la dactylo de Topaze
Robert Moor
le vénérable vieillard
Pierre Larquey
Tamise, un autre professeur
Rivers Cadet
Marcel Loche
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Pagnol
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Pagnol
- Original Score
- Raymond Legrand
- Original Title
- Topaze
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Pagnol
Marcel Pagnol
Raymond Legrand
Monique Lacombe
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Pagnol
Director
Robert Giordani
Production Design
Monique Lacombe
Editor
Schiaparelli
Costume Design
Marcel Pagnol
Writer
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What is Topaze about?
Albert Topaze, sincere schoolteacher addicted to "rote" morality, works at a private school run by supremely money-grubbing M. Muche, whose daughter, also a teacher, makes cynical use of the knowledge that Topaze loves her. Alas, Topaze's naive honesty brings him unjust dismissal...and makes him fair game for the "aunt" of his private pupil, really the mistress of crooked politician Regis, who needs an honest-seeming "front man." Can artful Suzy Courtois keep Topaze on the string? With steadily escalating disillusion comes moral crisis...
Who directed Topaze?
Topaze was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
Who stars in Topaze?
The principal cast of Topaze includes Fernandel, Hélène Perdrière, Jacques Morel, Marcel Vallée, Jacqueline Pagnol.
When was Topaze released and how long is it?
Topaze was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Topaze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Topaze was composed by Raymond Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Topaze?
Topaze holds official age classifications: FR: TP.