Edith and Marcel - 1983

This tragic musical drama chronicles the star-crossed love between beloved French singer Edith Piaf and World Middleweight boxing champion Marcel Cerdan who died in a plane crash. The tumultuous affair is paralleled by the love affair of a French POW and his young pen pal who get engaged after writing to each other for four years and having never met. Their romances are framed by the sad, torchy songs of Piaf.

1983
U
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.9/10

Cast

Évelyne Bouix profile pictureÉvelyne BouixEdith Piaf / Margot de Villedieu
Jacques Villeret profile pictureJacques VilleretJacques Barbier
Francis Huster profile pictureFrancis HusterFrancis Roman
Jean-Claude Brialy profile pictureJean-Claude BrialyLoulou Barrier
Jean Bouise profile pictureJean BouiseLucien Roupp
Marcel Cerdan Jr. profile pictureMarcel Cerdan Jr.Marcel Cerdan
Micky Sébastian profile pictureMicky SébastianMarinette Cerdan
Maurice Garrel profile pictureMaurice GarrelMargot's Father
Candice Patou profile pictureCandice PatouMargot's Sister
Tanya Lopert profile pictureTanya LopertEnglish Teacher
Jean Rougerie profile pictureJean RougerieTheater Director
Beata Tyszkiewicz profile pictureBeata TyszkiewiczMargot's Mother
Charles Aznavour profile pictureCharles AznavourSelf (uncredited)

About Edith and Marcel

Edith and Marcel Overview

This tragic musical drama chronicles the star-crossed love between beloved French singer Edith Piaf and World Middleweight boxing champion Marcel Cerdan who died in a plane crash. The tumultuous affair is paralleled by the love affair of a French POW and his young pen pal who get engaged after writing to each other for four years and having never met. Their romances are framed by the sad, torchy songs of Piaf.

Age Rating: U

Extra details

Original Title: Edith et Marcel
Original Language: French
Directed By: Claude Lelouch
Production Companies
Les Films 13Parafrance Films