César
1936, French. Directed by Marcel Pagnol.
Leaping forward twenty years, the trilogy continues with the death of Fanny's husband, Panisse, and the discovery of her secret by her son, Césariot. The young man resolves to track down his biological father, Marius, whose life has been fraught with calamity and poverty.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Marcel Pagnol's Marseille Trilogy: watch order
Cast & crew
- Marcel PagnolDirector
- RaimuCésar Ollivier
- Orane DemazisFanny Cabanis
- Pierre FresnayMarius Ollivier
- Fernand CharpinHonoré Panisse
- Robert VattierMr. Brun
- Paul DullacFélix Escartefigue
- Marcel MaupiInnocent Mangiapan
- Alida RouffeHonorine Cabanis
- Milly MathisTante Claudine Foulon
- RellysL'employé de M. Panisse
- Édouard DelmontLe docteur Felicien Venelle
- André FouchéCesariot Panisse
Details
- Released
- 13 November 1936
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Marcel Pagnol
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César: quick answers
Is César worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is César?
César runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Does César have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for César. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is César suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for César yet.
Where can I watch César?
César is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like César?
If you liked César, try Fanny, Marius, L'Atalante.
Who directed César?
César (1936) was directed by Marcel Pagnol and stars Raimu, Orane Demazis, Pierre Fresnay.