César(1936)
César Synopsis
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.
César (1936) is a comedy and drama film directed by Marcel Pagnol, released on November 13, 1936 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Raimu, Orane Demazis, Pierre Fresnay and Fernand Charpin. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcel Pagnol
- Writers:
- Marcel Pagnol
- Producers:
- Marcel Pagnol
- Cinematographer:
- Willy Faktorovitch
- Composer:
- Vincent Scotto
- Production:
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
- Status:
- Released
César Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raimu
as César Ollivier
Orane Demazis
as Fanny Cabanis
Pierre Fresnay
as Marius Ollivier
Fernand Charpin
as Honoré Panisse
Robert Vattier
as Mr. Brun
- Paul Dullac
Paul Dullac
as Félix Escartefigue
Marcel Maupi
as Innocent Mangiapan
- Alida Rouffe
Alida Rouffe
as Honorine Cabanis
Milly Mathis
as Tante Claudine Foulon
Rellys
as L'employé de M. Panisse
Édouard Delmont
as Le docteur Felicien Venelle
André Fouché
as Cesariot Panisse
Key crew
Directed by Marcel Pagnol, written by Marcel Pagnol, produced by Marcel Pagnol.
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César Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 82 ratings.
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César – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch César online?
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César (1936) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in César?
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The main cast of César (1936) includes Raimu, Orane Demazis, Pierre Fresnay, Fernand Charpin and Robert Vattier. The film was directed by Marcel Pagnol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was César released?
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César was released on November 13, 1936 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is César worth watching?
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César (1936) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.