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Piaf

Piaf

19841h 55m

Overview

Piaf is a play by Pam Gems that focuses on the life and career of French chanteuse Édith Piaf. This recording presents the Tony Award-winning stage play with its original Broadway cast.

Directed by Gary Halvorson
Written by Pam Gems
Produced by Bill Siegler
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Top Cast

Jane Lapotaire

Jane Lapotaire

Édith Piaf

Zoë Wanamaker

Zoë Wanamaker

Toine

Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Marlene

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey

Madeline

Peter Friedman

Peter Friedman

'Papa' Leplée / American Sailor

David Leary

David Leary

Emcee / Manager

Nicholas Woodeson

Nicholas Woodeson

Emil / Jacko

Stephen Davies

Stephen Davies

Legionnaire / Pierre

Lewis Arlt

Lewis Arlt

Jacques / German Soldier / Angelo

Robert Christian

Robert Christian

Eddie / Butcher / Marcel / Barman

About Piaf

Piaf is a history, drama, tv movie film released in 1984. Directed by Gary Halvorson, it stars Jane Lapotaire, Zoë Wanamaker, Jean Smart. Piaf is a play by Pam Gems that focuses on the life and career of French chanteuse Édith Piaf. This recording presents the Tony Award-winning stage play with its original Broadway cast.

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