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Fanny (1961) -- A love story set in Marseilles, France

Overview

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7.2/10   574 votes
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Director:
Joshua Logan
Writers:
S.N. Behrman (play)
Julius J. Epstein (writer)
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Release Date:
28 June 1961 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
The great stage play now on the screen! more
Plot:
Almost 19-year-old Marius feels himself in a rut in Marseille, his life planned for him by his cafe'-owning father... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 1 win & 10 nominations more
User Comments:
A beautiful love triangle: boy, girl, and the sea. more

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
Leslie Caron ... Fanny

Maurice Chevalier ... Panisse

Charles Boyer ... Cesar
Horst Buchholz ... Marius
Georgette Anys ... Honorine (Fanny's Mother)
Salvatore Baccaloni ... Escartifique (Ferryboat Captain) (as Baccaloni)
Lionel Jeffries ... Monsieur Brun (The Englishman)
Raymond Bussières ... The Admiral (as Raymond Bussieres)
Joël Flateau ... Cesario (Fanny's Son) (as Joel Flateau)
Victor Francen ... Louis - Panisse's Elder Brother
Paul Bonifas ... The Postman
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Additional Details

Runtime:
134 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Finland:S | Norway:A | Sweden:Btl

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Peter Stephens was a candidate for the role of Brun. more
Quotes:
Marius: [angrily insulting Panisse] Lecher!
Panisse: What?
Marius: Eunuch!
Fanny: Oh, Marius, be consistent. He can't be both.
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Movie Connections:
Remake of Marius (1931) more
Soundtrack:
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10 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
A beautiful love triangle: boy, girl, and the sea., 30 August 2004
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Author: Heymjo from Woodland Hills, CA

One of the most beautiful love stories ever made. I defy anyone to watch the scene on the wharf when Fanny and Marius confess their love for one another and not cry or watch the heart wrenching reunion scene that takes place a year later and not be moved to tears. Nope. This is a truly a great romantic film, full of charm, humor, joy and sadness. The writing is excellent. The photography is breathtaking, the score is lush and moving. The movie was made from a Broadway musical, which was adapted from a trilogy of French films by Pagnol. When it was transferred to Hollywood, the music was used as background score, adding to incredible romantic feel of the film. Joshua Logan really outdid himself in his direction of the film. It is one of my all-time favorite films.

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