Bolero
"The dance of life!"
Originally released in 1981. Bolero is a drama/music film. directed by Claude Lelouch. With a runtime of 3h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert Hossein, Nicole Garcia, and Geraldine Chaplin
Synopsis
The film follows four families, with different nationalities (French, German, Russian and American) but with the same passion for music, from the 1930s to the 1960s. The various story lines cross each other time and again in different places and times, with their own theme scores that evolve as time passes. The main event in the film is the Second World War, which throws the stories of the four musical families together and mixes their fates. Although all characters are fictional, many of them are loosely based on historical musical icons (Édith Piaf, Josephine Baker, Herbert von Karajan, Glenn Miller, Rudolf Nureyev, etc.) The Boléro dance sequence at the end brings all the threads together.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
3h 4m
184 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (84 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Hossein
as Simon Meyer / Robert Prat
Nicole Garcia
as Anne Meyer
Geraldine Chaplin
as Suzan / Sara Glenn
Daniel Olbrychski
as Karl Kremer
Jorge Donn
as Boris & Sergei Itovitch / Lead Dancer of Boléro
Rita Poelvoorde
as Tatiana & Tania Itovitch
Macha Méril
as Magda Kremer
Évelyne Bouix
as Evelyne / Edith
Francis Huster
as Francis
Raymond Pellegrin
as M. Raymond
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films 13
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolero about?
The film follows four families, with different nationalities (French, German, Russian and American) but with the same passion for music, from the 1930s to the 1960s. The various story lines cross e...
Who directed Bolero?
Bolero was directed by Claude Lelouch.
How long is Bolero?
Bolero has a runtime of 3 hours and 4 minutes (184 minutes total).
When was Bolero released?
Bolero was released on May 27, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bolero?
The main cast of Bolero includes Robert Hossein, Nicole Garcia, Geraldine Chaplin, Daniel Olbrychski, Jorge Donn.