La Symphonie fantastique (1942): Cast
La Symphonie fantastique is a 1942 historical drama directed by Christian-Jaque, starring Jean-Louis Barrault as Hector Berlioz, Gilbert Gil and Catherine Fonteney. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Continental Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is La Symphonie fantastique About?
The premise of La Symphonie fantastique without spoilers.
Biographical film about French composer Hector Berlioz, showing his rebellious start as a medical student dreaming of music, early successes at the Paris Opéra, and his pursuit of actress Harriet Smithson. It follows his throat illness, his mother’s curse, the creation of Symphonie Fantastique, a marriage, the disastrous premiere of Benvenuto Cellini, tours, a second marriage to Marie Recio, and his acclaim and reconciliation with his son.
La Symphonie fantastique Themes & Keywords
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La Symphonie fantastique Cast & Characters
Jean-Louis Barrault leads the cast as Hector Berlioz, with Gilbert Gil as Louis Berlioz and Catherine Fonteney as Madame Berlioz mother (uncredited). Directed by Christian-Jaque; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christian-Jaque
- Jean-Louis Barrault as Hector Berlioz
- Gilbert Gil as Louis Berlioz
- Catherine Fonteney as Madame Berlioz mother (uncredited)
- Louis Salou as Director of the Opéra (uncredited)
Also Starring in La Symphonie fantastique
· 29 more- Lise Delamare Harriet Smithson
- Renée Saint-Cyr Marie Martin
- Bernard Blier Antoine Charbonnel
- Noël Roquevert Gendarme (uncredited)
- Louis Seigner Habeneck (uncredited)
- Maurice Schutz Niccolò Paganini (uncredited)
- Rivers Cadet Consumer (uncredited)
- Roland Armontel Eugène Delacroix (uncredited)
- Pierre Magnier Professor (uncredited)
- Martial Rèbe Coachman (uncredited)
- Jacques Dynam
- Georges Vitray Ship's commander (uncredited)
- Julien Bertheau Victor Hugo (uncredited)
- Michel Vitold Orchestra conductor (uncredited)
- Joé Davray Student (uncredited)
- Marcelle Monthil Dresser (uncredited
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- Jules Berry Schlesinger
- Mona Dol Housekeeper (uncredited)
- Roger Vincent
- Maurice Dorléac Consumer (uncredited)
- Lucien Coëdel Typographer (uncredited)
- Georges Mauloy Dean of the Academies (uncredited)
- Georges Gosset Alexandre Dumas (uncredited)
- Eugène Yvernès
- Jean Darcante Prosper Mérimée (uncredited)
- René Fluet Jules Janin (uncredited)
- Georges Lafon Russian Chamberlain (uncredited)
- Fabienne Clery
- Jacques Cossin
More from Christian-Jaque
More films directed by Christian-Jaque: The Legend of Frenchie King, Emma Hamilton, The Other Truth and Ivory Coast Adventure.
La Symphonie fantastique Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Phantastische Symphonie” and “Delirio d'amore”.
- Also known as
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- Phantastische Symphonie
- Delirio d'amore
- Symphonie der Liebe
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La Symphonie fantastique FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of La Symphonie fantastique, each answered in a sentence.
How long is La Symphonie fantastique?
La Symphonie fantastique runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was La Symphonie fantastique released?
La Symphonie fantastique was released on April 1, 1942.
Who directed La Symphonie fantastique?
La Symphonie fantastique was directed by Christian-Jaque.
More films by Christian-Jaque Who is in the cast of La Symphonie fantastique?
La Symphonie fantastique stars Jean-Louis Barrault as Hector Berlioz, Gilbert Gil as Louis Berlioz and Catherine Fonteney as Madame Berlioz mother (uncredited), among 33 credited actors.
Does La Symphonie fantastique have a post-credit scene?
No. La Symphonie fantastique has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is La Symphonie fantastique in?
The original language of La Symphonie fantastique is French.
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