Children of Paradise (1945)
AT LAST! The Celebrated French Film.
In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.
Director: Marcel Carné
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 190 min
Release Date: March 15, 1945
Cast
- Arletty - Claire Reine, dite Garance
- Jean-Louis Barrault - Baptiste Debureau
- Pierre Brasseur - Frédérick Lemaître
- Marcel Herrand - Pierre-François Lacenaire
- María Casares - Nathalie
- Louis Salou - Édouard comte de Montray
- Pierre Renoir - Jericho
- Jane Marken - Mme Hermine
- Gaston Modot - Fil de Soie
- Fabien Loris - Avril
Screenplay
- Jacques Prévert (Screenplay)
Music: Maurice Thiriet
Cinematography: Marc Fossard, Roger Hubert
Editing: Madeleine Bonin, Henri Rust
Production: Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Box Office: $1,457
Original Language: fr
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
pantomime, anarchist, count, love, thief, murder, mime, black and white, false accusations, hoodlum
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children of Paradise about?
- In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.
- Who directed Children of Paradise?
- Children of Paradise was directed by Marcel Carné.
- Who stars in Children of Paradise?
- Children of Paradise stars Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur, Marcel Herrand, María Casares, Louis Salou.
- How long is Children of Paradise?
- Children of Paradise has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
- What genre is Children of Paradise?
- Children of Paradise is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Children of Paradise gross?
- Children of Paradise grossed $1,457 worldwide.
- Where was Children of Paradise produced?
- Children of Paradise was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Children of Paradise?
- The themes of Children of Paradise include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.