Dear Caroline
Caroline chérie
Synopsis
France, July 1782. During her birthday, the beautiful young Marchioness Caroline meets the attractive soldier Gaston. It's love at first sight but Gaston does not wish to make a commitment because a military career waits for him. Caroline marries then a politician but the French Revolution bursts and Caroline has to run away to escape the guillotine. By running away she meets Gaston again who decides to help her.
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Martine Carol
Caroline de Bièvre
Jacques Baumer
L'officier chez Van Krift
Alfred Adam
Jules - le postillon
Jacques Dacqmine
Gaston de Sallanches
Marie Déa
Mme de Coigny
Raymond Souplex
Le docteur Belhomme
Jacques Clancy
Georges Berthier
Pierre Cressoy
Pont-Bellanger
Paul Bernard
De Boimussy
Jacques Bernard
Henri de Bièvre
Nadine Alari
Charlotte Berthier
Germaine Kerjean
La Chabannes
Madeleine Barbulée
Mlle de Tourville
Yvonne de Bray
La duchesse de Bussez
Jane Marken
Cathy, la nourrice
Jacques Dufilho
Le valet de Pont-Bellanger
Jacques Varennes
Le marquis de Bièvre
Colette Régis
La marquise de Bièvre
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Pottier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Anouilh, Jacques Laurent, Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Caroline chérie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Cinéphonic, Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Pottier
Jean Anouilh, Jacques Laurent, Michel Audiard
Georges Auric
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Pottier
Director
Jean Anouilh
Writer
Michel Audiard
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Caroline
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What is Dear Caroline about?
France, July 1782. During her birthday, the beautiful young Marchioness Caroline meets the attractive soldier Gaston. It's love at first sight but Gaston does not wish to make a commitment because a military career waits for him. Caroline marries then a politician but the French Revolution bursts and Caroline has to run away to escape the guillotine. By running away she meets Gaston again who decides to help her.
Who directed Dear Caroline?
Dear Caroline was directed by Richard Pottier.
Who stars in Dear Caroline?
The principal cast of Dear Caroline includes Martine Carol, Jacques Baumer, Alfred Adam, Jacques Dacqmine, Marie Déa.
When was Dear Caroline released and how long is it?
Dear Caroline was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear Caroline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear Caroline was composed by Georges Auric.
Is Dear Caroline based on a book or true story?
Dear Caroline is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jacques Laurent".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dear Caroline?
Dear Caroline holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).