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Manon of the Spring (1952): Cast

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Manon of the Spring is a 1952 family drama directed by Marcel Pagnol, starring Jacqueline Pagnol as Manon des sources, Rellys and Raymond Pellegrin. It runs 3 hours 55 minutes.

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Manon of the Spring (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 55m (235 min)
Director
Marcel Pagnol
Genres
Drama , Family , Romance , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Manon of the Spring About?

The premise of Manon of the Spring without spoilers.

Marcel Pagnol adapts his own novel Manon des sources into a two‑part film, comprising the titles Manon des sources and Ugolin. It follows the determined shepherdess Manon as she seeks vengeance against the villagers she believes caused her father's death, weaving themes of justice and rural life.

Manon of the Spring Themes & Keywords

· 45 tags
  • screenplay adapted by author
  • water
  • original screenplay
  • goat herder
  • nickname as title
  • hard of hearing
  • town gossip
  • arrested woman
  • 1950s
  • schoolteacher
  • bar owner
  • cafe terrace
+33 more
  • interrogation
  • accusation of witchcraft
  • reference to georges bizet's carmen
  • attempted rape
  • listening device
  • bauxite
  • animal trap
  • poaching
  • wilderness
  • water spring
  • fountain
  • unrequited love
  • water shortage
  • expertise
  • prayer
  • carnation the flower
  • flower gardening
  • revenge seeker
  • rural setting
  • church sermon
  • two parts
  • hydrogeology
  • reference to oedipus
  • suicide note
  • suicide by hanging
  • reference to the three wise men
  • testament
  • feuding neighbors
  • religious procession
  • female nudity
  • provence
  • character name in title
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Manon of the Spring Cast & Characters

Jacqueline Pagnol leads the cast as Manon des sources, with Rellys as Ugolin and Raymond Pellegrin as Bernard, l'instituteur. Directed by Marcel Pagnol; 33 actors are credited in all.

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More from Marcel Pagnol

More films directed by Marcel Pagnol: Letters from My Windmill, Ugolin, Topaze and The Pretty Miller Girl.

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Details

Manon of the Spring Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Manon des sources (partie 1)” and “La venganza de Manon”.

Also known as
  • Manon des sources (partie 1)
  • La venganza de Manon
  • Die Wasser der Hügel: Manons Rache
  • Manon delle sorgenti
  • 泉水旁的曼侬

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Manon of the Spring FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Manon of the Spring, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Manon of the Spring?

Manon of the Spring runs 3 hours 55 minutes (235 minutes).

When was Manon of the Spring released?

Manon of the Spring was released on December 16, 1952.

Who directed Manon of the Spring?

Manon of the Spring was directed by Marcel Pagnol.

More films by Marcel Pagnol

Who is in the cast of Manon of the Spring?

Manon of the Spring stars Jacqueline Pagnol as Manon des sources, Rellys as Ugolin and Raymond Pellegrin as Bernard, l'instituteur, among 33 credited actors.

Does Manon of the Spring have a post-credit scene?

No. Manon of the Spring has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Manon of the Spring in?

The original language of Manon of the Spring is French.

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