Children of Paradise
"AT LAST! The Celebrated French Film."
Originally released in 1945. Children of Paradise is a drama/romance film. directed by Marcel Carné. With a runtime of 3h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, and Pierre Brasseur
Synopsis
In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
3h 10m
190 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (445 votes)
Box Office
$1.5K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arletty
as Claire Reine, dite Garance
Jean-Louis Barrault
as Baptiste Debureau
Pierre Brasseur
as Frédérick Lemaître
Marcel Herrand
as Pierre-François Lacenaire
María Casares
as Nathalie
Louis Salou
as Édouard comte de Montray
Pierre Renoir
as Jericho
Jane Marken
as Mme Hermine
Gaston Modot
as Fil de Soie
Fabien Loris
as Avril
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $1,457
Production Companies
- Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children of Paradise about?
In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by ...
Who directed Children of Paradise?
Children of Paradise was directed by Marcel Carné.
How long is Children of Paradise?
Children of Paradise has a runtime of 3 hours and 10 minutes (190 minutes total).
When was Children of Paradise released?
Children of Paradise was released on March 15, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Children of Paradise?
The main cast of Children of Paradise includes Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur, Marcel Herrand, María Casares.
Is Children of Paradise worth watching?
Children of Paradise has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 445 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.