Edith and Marcel
Edith et Marcel
Synopsis
This tragic musical drama chronicles the star-crossed love between beloved French singer Edith Piaf and World Middleweight boxing champion Marcel Cerdan who died in a plane crash. The tumultuous affair is paralleled by the love affair of a French POW and his young pen pal who get engaged after writing to each other for four years and having never met. Their romances are framed by the sad, torchy songs of Piaf.
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Évelyne Bouix
Edith Piaf / Margot de Villedieu
Jacques Villeret
Jacques Barbier
Francis Huster
Francis Roman
Jean-Claude Brialy
Loulou Barrier
Jean Bouise
Lucien Roupp
Charles Gérard
Charlot
Marcel Cerdan Jr.
Marcel Cerdan
Charlotte de Turckheim
Ginou Richer
Micky Sébastian
Marinette Cerdan
Maurice Garrel
Margot's Father
Ginette Garcin
Guite
Philippe Khorsand
Jo Longman
Jany Gastaldi
Momone
Candice Patou
Margot's Sister
Tanya Lopert
English Teacher
Jean Rougerie
Theater Director
Beata Tyszkiewicz
Margot's Mother
Fouad Sakete
Boxer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Lelouch
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Edith et Marcel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Les Films 13, Parafrance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch
Francis Lai
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Claude Lelouch
Director
Claude Lelouch
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edith and Marcel
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What is Edith and Marcel about?
This tragic musical drama chronicles the star-crossed love between beloved French singer Edith Piaf and World Middleweight boxing champion Marcel Cerdan who died in a plane crash. The tumultuous affair is paralleled by the love affair of a French POW and his young pen pal who get engaged after writing to each other for four years and having never met. Their romances are framed by the sad, torchy songs of Piaf.
Who directed Edith and Marcel?
Edith and Marcel was directed by Claude Lelouch.
Who stars in Edith and Marcel?
The principal cast of Edith and Marcel includes Évelyne Bouix, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean Bouise.
When was Edith and Marcel released and how long is it?
Edith and Marcel was released in 1983 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Edith and Marcel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edith and Marcel was composed by Francis Lai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edith and Marcel?
Edith and Marcel holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).