Amazing Monsieur Fabre
Originally released in 1951. Amazing Monsieur Fabre is a comedy/drama film. directed by Henri Diamant-Berger.
Starring Pierre Fresnay, Élina Labourdette, and André Randall
Synopsis
It centres on the life of the entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre and his total devotion to studying insect behavior, travelling from Avignon to Paris, from Paris to his death in Sérignan. He is honoured by the French president Raymond Poincaré and his patience, obstinacy and knowledge are also recognised by Napoleon III, the publisher Charles Delagrave and the philosopher John Stuart Mill. They reach their climax in his book, Souvenirs entomologiques.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Fresnay
as M. Fabre
Élina Labourdette
as La comtesse de la Porte
André Randall
as John Stuart Mill
Georges Tabet
as Le directeur du collège
Pierre Bertin
as Napoléon III
Espanita Cortez
as Eugénie de Montijo
France Descaut
as Antonia Fabre
Olivier Hussenot
as Le censeur d'Avignon
Denise Kerny
as Aglaë âgée
Paul Bonifas
as Le ministre Victor Duruy
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- UGC Films
- Le Film d'art
- Fidès Film
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amazing Monsieur Fabre about?
It centres on the life of the entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre and his total devotion to studying insect behavior, travelling from Avignon to Paris, from Paris to his death in Sérignan. He is honoure...
Who directed Amazing Monsieur Fabre?
Amazing Monsieur Fabre was directed by Henri Diamant-Berger.
How long is Amazing Monsieur Fabre?
Amazing Monsieur Fabre has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Amazing Monsieur Fabre released?
Amazing Monsieur Fabre was released on September 26, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amazing Monsieur Fabre?
The main cast of Amazing Monsieur Fabre includes Pierre Fresnay, Élina Labourdette, André Randall, Georges Tabet, Pierre Bertin.