Edith and Marcel (1983)
This tragic musical drama chronicles the star-crossed love between beloved French singer Edith Piaf and World Middleweight boxing champion Marcel Cerdan who died in a plane crash. The tumultuous affair is paralleled by the love affair of a French POW and his young pen pal who get engaged after writing to each other for four years and having never met. Their romances are framed by the sad, torchy songs of Piaf.
Director: Claude Lelouch
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Cast
- Évelyne Bouix - Edith Piaf / Margot de Villedieu
- Jacques Villeret - Jacques Barbier
- Francis Huster - Francis Roman
- Jean-Claude Brialy - Loulou Barrier
- Jean Bouise - Lucien Roupp
- Charles Gérard - Charlot
- Marcel Cerdan Jr. - Marcel Cerdan
- Charlotte de Turckheim - Ginou Richer
- Micky Sébastian - Marinette Cerdan
- Maurice Garrel - Margot's Father
Screenplay
Music: Francis Lai
Production: Les Films 13, Parafrance Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Claude Lelouch
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Edith and Marcel about?
- This tragic musical drama chronicles the star-crossed love between beloved French singer Edith Piaf and World Middleweight boxing champion Marcel Cerdan who died in a plane crash. The tumultuous affair is paralleled by the love affair of a French POW and his young pen pal who get engaged after writing to each other for four years and having never met. Their romances are framed by the sad, torchy songs of Piaf.
- Who directed Edith and Marcel?
- Edith and Marcel was directed by Claude Lelouch.
- Who stars in Edith and Marcel?
- Edith and Marcel stars Évelyne Bouix, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean Bouise, Charles Gérard.
- What genre is Edith and Marcel?
- Edith and Marcel is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Edith and Marcel produced?
- Edith and Marcel was produced in France.