Dombey and Son
Dombais et fils
Synopsis
The dream of Charles Dombais, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, his wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son.
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Christophe Malavoy
Charles Dombais
Déborah François
Florence Dombais
Lola Giovannetti
Florence Dombais (child)
Karina Marimon
Suzanne
Danny Martinez
Paul Dombais
Nicolas Briançon
Cartier
Samuel Cahu
Arthur
Jeffrey Barbeau
Arthur (child)
Philippe Clay
Jérémie
Michel Robin
Salomon
Chrystelle Labaude
Louise Chicot
Pierre Santini
Sarcotte
Caroline Bourg
Edith de Préville Dombais
Marie-France Pisier
Cléopâtre
Serpentine Teyssier
Lucrèce
Romain Vissol
Toupin
Laura Weissbecker
Cécile Dombais
André Dussollier
Narrator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Jaoui
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Adabashyan, Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- Dombais et fils
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- France•3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Jaoui
Alexander Adabashyan, Charles Dickens
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Jaoui
Director
Alexander Adabashyan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dombey and Son
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What is Dombey and Son about?
The dream of Charles Dombais, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, his wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son.
Who directed Dombey and Son?
Dombey and Son was directed by Laurent Jaoui.
Who stars in Dombey and Son?
The principal cast of Dombey and Son includes Christophe Malavoy, Déborah François, Lola Giovannetti, Karina Marimon, Danny Martinez.
When was Dombey and Son released and how long is it?
Dombey and Son was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Is Dombey and Son based on a book or true story?
Dombey and Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".