Carmen (1926): Cast
Carmen is a 1926 historical drama directed by Jacques Feyder, starring Raquel Meller as Carmen, Fred Louis Lerch and Luis Buñuel. It is based on Carmen by Prosper Mérimée and George Burnham Ives. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h 45m (165 min)
- Director
- Jacques Feyder
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Albatros
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carmen About?
The premise of Carmen without spoilers, adapted from Carmen by Prosper Mérimée and George Burnham Ives.
Feyder’s screenplay adheres closely to Don José’s first‑person recollection of his doomed love affair with the gypsy Carmen, as recounted in the third chapter of Prosper Mérimée’s short novel. The film presents his obsessive passion and the tragic outcome with a fidelity that mirrors the original text.
Carmen Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- based on novel
- character name in title
Carmen Cast & Characters
Raquel Meller leads the cast as Carmen, with Fred Louis Lerch as José Lizarrabengoa and Luis Buñuel as Contrebandier chez lillas pastia. Directed by Jacques Feyder; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jacques Feyder
- Raquel Meller as Carmen
- Fred Louis Lerch as José Lizarrabengoa
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Luis Buñuel as Contrebandier chez lillas pastia - Gaston Modot as García 'El Tuerto'
Also Starring in Carmen
· 2 more- Jean Murat Officier
- Victor Vina Le Dancaire
More from Jacques Feyder
More films directed by Jacques Feyder: Law of the North, Knight Without Armour, Carnival in Flanders and Pension Mimosas.
Carmen Also Known As
Also known as “卡门”.
- Also known as
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- 卡门
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Carmen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Carmen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carmen?
Carmen runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
When was Carmen released?
Carmen was released in 1926.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Jacques Feyder.
More films by Jacques Feyder Who is in the cast of Carmen?
Carmen stars Raquel Meller as Carmen, Fred Louis Lerch as José Lizarrabengoa and Luis Buñuel as Contrebandier chez lillas pastia, among 6 credited actors.
Is Carmen based on a book?
Yes. Carmen is adapted from Carmen by Prosper Mérimée and George Burnham Ives.
Does Carmen have a post-credit scene?
No. Carmen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Carmen in?
The original language of Carmen is French.
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