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César

César

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Overview

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.

Directed by Marcel Pagnol
Written by Marcel Pagnol
Produced by Marcel Pagnol
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Top Cast

Raimu

Raimu

César Ollivier

Orane Demazis

Orane Demazis

Fanny Cabanis

Pierre Fresnay

Pierre Fresnay

Marius Ollivier

Fernand Charpin

Fernand Charpin

Honoré Panisse

Robert Vattier

Robert Vattier

Mr. Brun

Paul Dullac

Paul Dullac

Félix Escartefigue

Marcel Maupi

Marcel Maupi

Innocent Mangiapan

Alida Rouffe

Alida Rouffe

Honorine Cabanis

Milly Mathis

Milly Mathis

Tante Claudine Foulon

Rellys

Rellys

L'employé de M. Panisse

About César

César is a comedy, drama film released in 1936. Directed by Marcel Pagnol, it stars Raimu, Orane Demazis, Pierre Fresnay. 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.

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