The Heart of a Nation
Untel père et fils
Synopsis
The story of how the people of Paris cope with the strains and struggles of war, from the siege of the city by the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War of 1871 to the invasion by the Germans in World War II.
Top Cast
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Raimu
Uncle Jules Froment
Michèle Morgan
Marie Froment-Léonard
Louis Jouvet
Pierre Froment / Félix Froment
Suzy Prim
Estelle Froment adult
Renée Devillers
Gabrielle Froment
Georges Biscot
Noblet
Colette Darfeuil
Regular barmaid of the Moulin Rouge
Harry Krimer
Robert Léonard
René Génin
Gabrielle's father
Fernand Ledoux
Mayor
Daniel Mendaille
Clémenceau
Jean Mercanton
Alain Froment
Lucien Nat
Bernard Froment adult
René Bergeron
Sénéchal
Colette Borelli
Estelle child
Jean Claudio
Félix child
Maurice Rémy
Student
Olga Lord
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Achard, Julien Duvivier, Charles Spaak
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Untel père et fils
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Transcontinental Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
Marcel Achard, Julien Duvivier, Charles Spaak
Jean Wiener
Jules Kruger
Marthe Poncin
Paul Graetz
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Director
Marcel Achard
Writer
Jules Kruger
Director of Photography
Julien Duvivier
Writer
Marthe Poncin
Editor
Charles Spaak
Writer
Paul Graetz
Producer
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart of a Nation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heart of a Nation about?
The story of how the people of Paris cope with the strains and struggles of war, from the siege of the city by the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War of 1871 to the invasion by the Germans in World War II.
Who directed The Heart of a Nation?
The Heart of a Nation was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in The Heart of a Nation?
The principal cast of The Heart of a Nation includes Raimu, Michèle Morgan, Louis Jouvet, Suzy Prim, Renée Devillers.
When was The Heart of a Nation released and how long is it?
The Heart of a Nation was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heart of a Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heart of a Nation was composed by Jean Wiener.