Maya (1949): Cast
Maya is a 1949 drama directed by Raymond Bernard, starring Viviane Romance as Bella dite Maya, Jean-Pierre Grenier and Marcel Dalio. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Raymond Bernard
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Izarran
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Maya About?
The premise of Maya without spoilers.
Based on an ancient sea legend, the film follows Bella, a flexible prostitute who can become any woman her client desires for the night. When middle‑aged Jean claims she is his long‑lost love, she pretends to be him in hopes of escaping her grim existence. The ensuing tragedy reveals how Bella transforms into Maya, the living embodiment of lost souls.
Maya Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- prostitute
- woman
- one word title
- name in title
- character name in title
Maya Cast & Characters
Viviane Romance leads the cast as Bella dite Maya, with Jean-Pierre Grenier as Jean and Marcel Dalio as Le steward. Directed by Raymond Bernard; 43 actors are credited in all.
- Director Raymond Bernard
- Viviane Romance as Bella dite Maya
- Jean-Pierre Grenier as Jean
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Marcel Dalio as Le steward - Robert Hossein as Un témoin du meurtre qui n'a rien vu (uncredited)
Also Starring in Maya
· 39 more- Daniel Ceccaldi Un serveur du bistrot (uncredited)
- Louis Seigner Le paysan
- Jacques Castelot Ernest
- Franck Maurice Un marin au chauffage du navire (uncredited)
- Dominique Davray Une entraîneuse qui danse (uncredited)
- Georges Douking Un soultier
- Philippe Nicaud Albert
- Max Dalban Le gros homme
- Daniel Mendaille Le directeur du bureau de navigation
- Yvonne Yma La marchande de fleurs (uncredited)
- Valéry Inkijinoff Cachemire
- Jean Clarieux Le policier
- Judith Magre
- Georges Vitray Le commandant
- Olivier Mathot
- Eugène Stuber Un soutier (uncredited)
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- Yette Lucas La bouquetière
- Teddy Bilis Le consommateur qui poursuit le steward
- Fréhel Notre Mère
- Maurice Régamey Michel
- Jane Morlet La vieille
- Benoîte Labb Une fille du port (uncredited)
- Marius David
- Edmond Tamiz Un marin de 'L'Albatros' (uncredited)
- Georges Sauval Le patron du bistro (uncredited)
- Marthe Sarbel La logeuse
- Jean Despeaux Un marin (uncredited)
- Zina d'Harcourt Petit
- Françoise Hornez Fifine
- René Arrieu Un marin de 'L'Albatros' (uncredited)
- Jean Landier
- Lina Roxa
- Christiane Mayo
- Jean-Jacques Rouff
- Xénia Monty
- Heddy Miller
- Cora Lavid
- Bernard Amiot
- René Sauvaire
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Maya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Maya, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Maya?
Maya runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Maya released?
Maya was released on December 9, 1949.
Who directed Maya?
Maya was directed by Raymond Bernard.
More films by Raymond Bernard Who is in the cast of Maya?
Maya stars Viviane Romance as Bella dite Maya, Jean-Pierre Grenier as Jean and Marcel Dalio as Le steward, among 43 credited actors.
Does Maya have a post-credit scene?
No. Maya has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Maya in?
The original language of Maya is French.
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