Fanny
“FANNY IS ALL THE LOVE STORIES OF THE WORLD ROLLED INTO ONE.”
Synopsis
Almost 19-year-old Marius feels himself in a rut in Marseille, his life planned for him by his cafe'-owning father, and he longs for the sea. The night before he is to leave on a 5-year voyage, Fanny, a girl he grew up with, reveals that she is in love with him, and he discovers that he is in love with her. He must choose between an exciting life at sea, and a boring life with the woman he loves. And Fanny must choose between keeping the man she loves, and letting him live the life he seems to want.
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Fanny (1961) original trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-15
Top Cast
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Leslie Caron
Fanny
Maurice Chevalier
Panisse
Charles Boyer
Cesar
Horst Buchholz
Marius
Georgette Anys
Honorine (Fanny's Mother)
Salvatore Baccaloni
Escartifique (Ferryboat Captain)
Lionel Jeffries
Monsieur Brun
Raymond Bussières
The Admiral
Joël Flateau
Cesario (Fanny's Son)
Victor Francen
Panisse's older brother
Paul Bonifas
The Postman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Logan
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius J. Epstein
- Original Score
- Harold Rome
- Original Title
- Fanny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Mansfield Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Logan
Julius J. Epstein, S. N. Behrman, Joshua Logan, Marcel Pagnol
Harold Rome
Jack Cardiff
William Reynolds
Joshua Logan
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Joshua Logan
Director
William Reynolds
Editor
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
Joshua Logan
Producer
Harold Rome
Original Music Composer
Anne-Marie Marchand
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fanny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fanny about?
Almost 19-year-old Marius feels himself in a rut in Marseille, his life planned for him by his cafe'-owning father, and he longs for the sea. The night before he is to leave on a 5-year voyage, Fanny, a girl he grew up with, reveals that she is in love with him, and he discovers that he is in love with her. He must choose between an exciting life at sea, and a boring life with the woman he loves. And Fanny must choose between keeping the man she loves, and letting him live the life he seems to want.
Who directed Fanny?
Fanny was directed by Joshua Logan.
Who stars in Fanny?
The principal cast of Fanny includes Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz, Georgette Anys.
When was Fanny released and how long is it?
Fanny was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Fanny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fanny was composed by Harold Rome.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fanny?
Fanny holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).