F as in Fairbanks
F… comme Fairbanks
Synopsis
André Fragman, nicknamed "Fairbanks" after his childhood idol by his film projectionist father, returns home from military service. He meets and falls in love with Marie, an aspiring actress who is rehearsing for a stage production of 'Alice in Wonderland'. All his attempts to find a job and a way out end up in failure, his friends Étienne and Jean-Pierre are powerless to help him, and the dreamy yet desperate hero loses his mind.
Top Cast
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Patrick Dewaere
André
Miou-Miou
Marie
Michel Piccoli
Etienne
John Berry
Fragman
Jean-Michel Folon
Jean-Pierre
Christiane Tissot
Sylvie
Diane Kurys
Annick
Jean Lescot
Jeannot le régisseur
Jean de Coninck
Le photographe
Evane Hanska
Françoise
Thierry Lhermitte
Le jeune cadre
Guiguin Moro
L'assistante
Christian Clavier
Le serveur
Yves Barsacq
Le vieux cadre
Jenny Clève
La grand-mère
Marc Lamole
Le patron du bistrot
Jacques Dichamp
Le vieux du bistrot
Michel Poujade
Le délégue syndical
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Dugowson
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Dugowson, Jacques Dugowson
- Original Score
- Patrick Dewaere, Roland Vincent
- Original Title
- F… comme Fairbanks
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Camera One, Gaumont International, FR3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Dugowson
Maurice Dugowson, Jacques Dugowson
Patrick Dewaere, Roland Vincent
Jean-Bernard Bonis
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Dugowson
Director
Jean-Bernard Bonis
Editor
Maurice Dugowson
Writer
Jacques Dugowson
Writer
Patrick Dewaere
Original Music Composer
Roland Vincent
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for F as in Fairbanks.
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Frequently Asked Questions About F as in Fairbanks
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What is F as in Fairbanks about?
André Fragman, nicknamed "Fairbanks" after his childhood idol by his film projectionist father, returns home from military service. He meets and falls in love with Marie, an aspiring actress who is rehearsing for a stage production of 'Alice in Wonderland'. All his attempts to find a job and a way out end up in failure, his friends Étienne and Jean-Pierre are powerless to help him, and the dreamy yet desperate hero loses his mind.
Who directed F as in Fairbanks?
F as in Fairbanks was directed by Maurice Dugowson.
Who stars in F as in Fairbanks?
The principal cast of F as in Fairbanks includes Patrick Dewaere, Miou-Miou, Michel Piccoli, John Berry, Jean-Michel Folon.
When was F as in Fairbanks released and how long is it?
F as in Fairbanks was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for F as in Fairbanks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for F as in Fairbanks was composed by Patrick Dewaere, Roland Vincent.
What is the age rating and content advisory for F as in Fairbanks?
F as in Fairbanks holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).