Topaze (1951): Cast
Topaze is a 1951 comedy directed by Marcel Pagnol, starring Fernandel as Albert Topaze, Yvette Etiévant and Marcel Vallée. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Marcel Pagnol
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Topaze About?
The premise of Topaze without spoilers.
Albert Topaze, an earnest teacher with strict morals, works at a private academy owned by the greedy M. Muche. Muche’s daughter, also a teacher, exploits Topaze’s affection. His blunt honesty gets him fired, then Suzy Courtois—mistress of corrupt politician Régis—uses him as a front. Caught in their scheming, Topaze faces a deepening moral crisis.
Topaze Themes & Keywords
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Topaze Cast & Characters
Fernandel leads the cast as Albert Topaze, with Yvette Etiévant as la dactylo de Topaze and Marcel Vallée as M. Muche. Directed by Marcel Pagnol; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marcel Pagnol
- Fernandel as Albert Topaze
- Yvette Etiévant as la dactylo de Topaze
- Marcel Vallée as M. Muche
- Jacqueline Pagnol as Ernestine Muche
Also Starring in Topaze
· 8 more- Hélène Perdrière Suzy Courtois
- Jacques Morel Régis Castel-Bénac
- Jacques Castelot Roger Gaëtan de Bersac
- Pierre Larquey Tamise, un autre professeur
- Robert Moor le vénérable vieillard
- Milly Mathis la baronne de Pitart-Vergniolles
- Rivers Cadet
- Marcel Loche
More from Marcel Pagnol
More films directed by Marcel Pagnol: Letters from My Windmill, Ugolin, Manon of the Spring and The Pretty Miller Girl.
Topaze Also Known As
Also known as “托帕兹”.
- Also known as
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- 托帕兹
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Topaze FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Topaze, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Topaze?
Topaze runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Topaze released?
Topaze was released on January 25, 1951.
Who directed Topaze?
Topaze was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
More films by Marcel Pagnol Who is in the cast of Topaze?
Topaze stars Fernandel as Albert Topaze, Yvette Etiévant as la dactylo de Topaze and Marcel Vallée as M. Muche, among 12 credited actors.
Does Topaze have a post-credit scene?
No. Topaze has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Topaze in?
The original language of Topaze is French.
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