Edith and Marcel (1983)

Name: Edith and Marcel
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1983
Duration: 170 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Évelyne Bouix, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean Bouise

2h 50m France

Drama Romance

Plot

A poignant tale of love and loss unfolds as iconic French singer Edith Piaf navigates her passionate yet doomed relationship with boxing champion Marcel Cerdan, who tragically perishes in a plane crash. Their intense romance is mirrored by that of a French POW and his devoted pen pal, who become engaged after four years of heartfelt correspondence without ever meeting. The emotional weight of these intertwined stories is beautifully underscored by Piaf's haunting songs, capturing the essence of longing and heartache that define both couples' experiences.

Cast

Évelyne Bouix Jacques Villeret Francis Huster Jean-Claude Brialy Jean Bouise Charles Gérard Marcel Cerdan Jr. Charlotte de Turckheim Micky Sébastian Maurice Garrel Ginette Garcin Philippe Khorsand Jany Gastaldi Candice Patou Tanya Lopert

Edith and Marcel (1983)

Plot

Cast

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