Marius
Originally released in 1931. Marius is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alexander Korda. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, and Orane Demazis
Synopsis
César runs a bar along Marseilles' port, assisted by his 23-year-old son, Marius. Friends since childhood, Fanny and Marius love each other, but Marius has a secret wanderlust: every ship's whistle stirs a longing for foreign lands. When M. Panisse seeks Fanny's hand in marriage and when a departing clipper needs a deckhand, Marius and Fanny must decide who and what they love most. César, with his generous, wise spirit, tries to guide his son.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (98 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raimu
as César Ollivier
Pierre Fresnay
as Marius Ollivier, fils de César
Orane Demazis
as Fanny Cabanis, fille d'Honorine
Fernand Charpin
as Maître Honoré Panisse
Robert Vattier
as Monsieur Brun
Paul Dullac
as Félix Escartefigue
Alida Rouffe
as Honorine Cabanis
Alexandre Mihalesco
as Piquoiseau
Édouard Delmont
as Le Goelec
Lucien Callamand
as Le quartier-maître du ferry-boat (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Paramount
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marius about?
César runs a bar along Marseilles' port, assisted by his 23-year-old son, Marius. Friends since childhood, Fanny and Marius love each other, but Marius has a secret wanderlust: every ship's whistl...
Who directed Marius?
Marius was directed by Alexander Korda.
How long is Marius?
Marius has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Marius released?
Marius was released on October 9, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marius?
The main cast of Marius includes Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Orane Demazis, Fernand Charpin, Robert Vattier.