Edith and Marcel (1983): Cast
Edith and Marcel is a 1983 romantic drama directed by Claude Lelouch, starring Marcel Cerdan Jr. as Marcel Cerdan, Micky Sébastian and Évelyne Bouix. It runs 2 hours 42 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h 42m (162 min)
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films 13
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Edith and Marcel About?
The premise of Edith and Marcel without spoilers.
This tragic musical drama follows the doomed romance of French chanteuse Édith Piaf and world‑middleweight champion Marcel Cerdan, who perishes in a plane crash. A parallel storyline tracks a French POW and his young pen‑pal, who become engaged after four years of letters despite never meeting. Both love stories unfold to Piaf’s mournful torch songs.
Edith and Marcel Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- marcel cerdan character
- edith piaf character
- character names as title
- france
- three word title
Edith and Marcel Cast & Characters
Marcel Cerdan Jr. leads the cast as Marcel Cerdan, with Micky Sébastian as Marinette Cerdan and Évelyne Bouix as Edith Piaf / Margot de Villedieu. Directed by Claude Lelouch; 21 actors are credited in all.
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Director Claude Lelouch
- Marcel Cerdan Jr. as Marcel Cerdan
- Micky Sébastian as Marinette Cerdan
- Évelyne Bouix as Edith Piaf / Margot de Villedieu
- Jean-Claude Brialy as Loulou Barrier
Also Starring in Edith and Marcel
· 17 more- Jacques Villeret Jacques Barbier
- Maurice Garrel Margot's Father
- Jean Bouise Lucien Roupp
- Tanya Lopert English Teacher
- Charles Gérard Charlot
- Charles Aznavour Themselves
- Beata Tyszkiewicz Margot's Mother
- Jean Rougerie Theater Director
- Philippe Khorsand Jo Longman
- Charlotte de Turckheim Ginou Richer
- Francis Huster Francis Roman
- Ginette Garcin Guite
- Jean-Pierre Bacri
- Jany Gastaldi Momone
- Candice Patou Margot's Sister
- Yveline Ailhaud
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More from Claude Lelouch
More films directed by Claude Lelouch, best-rated first: Roman de gare, September 11, And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... and At the End of the Day.
Edith and Marcel Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Édith et Marcel” and “Edith és Marcel”.
- Also known as
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- Édith et Marcel
- Edith és Marcel
- Edith und Marcel
- Едит и Марсел
- Эдит и Марсель
- Edith e Marcel
- 에디트 디아프의 사랑
- 莫忘今生
- Edith a Marcel
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Edith and Marcel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Edith and Marcel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Edith and Marcel?
Edith and Marcel runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
When was Edith and Marcel released?
Edith and Marcel was released in 1983.
Who directed Edith and Marcel?
Edith and Marcel was directed by Claude Lelouch.
More films by Claude Lelouch Who is in the cast of Edith and Marcel?
Edith and Marcel stars Marcel Cerdan Jr. as Marcel Cerdan, Micky Sébastian as Marinette Cerdan and Évelyne Bouix as Edith Piaf / Margot de Villedieu, among 21 credited actors.
Does Edith and Marcel have a post-credit scene?
No. Edith and Marcel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Edith and Marcel in?
The original language of Edith and Marcel is French.
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