Heartbeat
1938, French. Directed by Marcel Pagnol.
A pompous grocer’s assistant in Marseille annoys a visiting film crew so much that they prank him with a phony acting contract; believing it to be real, the “schpountz” heads to Paris for his new career.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Heartbeat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 1938.
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Cast & crew
- Marcel PagnolDirector
- FernandelIrénée Fabre, 'le Schpountz'
- Fernand CharpinUncle Baptiste Fabre
- Henri PouponGalubert
- Orane DemazisFrançoise
- Léon BelièresMeyerboom
- Jean CastanCasimir Fabre
- Odette RogerAunt Clarisse Fabre
- Charles BlavetteMartelette
- Enrico GloriBogidar Glazunoff
- Marcel MaupiBartender
- LouisardCharlet
- Robert BassacDromart
Details
- Released
- 15 April 1938
- Original title
- Le Schpountz
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Marcel Pagnol
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Heartbeat: quick answers
Is Heartbeat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Heartbeat?
Heartbeat runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Heartbeat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Heartbeat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Heartbeat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Heartbeat yet.
Which OTT platform is Heartbeat on?
Heartbeat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 April 1938. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heartbeat?
If you liked Heartbeat, try Fun with Dick and Jane, Alter Ego, The Women on the 6th Floor.
Who directed Heartbeat?
Heartbeat (1938) was directed by Marcel Pagnol and stars Fernandel, Fernand Charpin, Henri Poupon.