Heartbeat(1938)
Le Schpountz
Heartbeat Synopsis
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.
Heartbeat (1938) is a comedy film directed by Marcel Pagnol, released on April 15, 1938 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Fernandel, Fernand Charpin, Henri Poupon and Orane Demazis. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcel Pagnol
- Writers:
- Marcel Pagnol
- Cinematographer:
- Willy Faktorovitch
- Production:
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
- Status:
- Released
Heartbeat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernandel
as Irénée Fabre, 'le Schpountz'
Fernand Charpin
as Uncle Baptiste Fabre
Henri Poupon
as Galubert
Orane Demazis
as Françoise
Léon Belières
as Meyerboom
- Jean Castan
Jean Castan
as Casimir Fabre
- Odette Roger
Odette Roger
as Aunt Clarisse Fabre
Charles Blavette
as Martelette
Enrico Glori
as Bogidar Glazunoff
Marcel Maupi
as Bartender
- Louisard
Louisard
as Charlet
- Robert Bassac
Robert Bassac
as Dromart
Key crew
Directed by Marcel Pagnol, written by Marcel Pagnol.
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Heartbeat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 55 ratings.
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Heartbeat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heartbeat online?
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Heartbeat (1938) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Heartbeat?
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The main cast of Heartbeat (1938) includes Fernandel, Fernand Charpin, Henri Poupon, Orane Demazis and Léon Belières. 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 Heartbeat released?
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Heartbeat was released on April 15, 1938 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is Heartbeat worth watching?
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Heartbeat (1938) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.