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Children of Paradise
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CHILDREN OF PARADISE

"AT LAST! The Celebrated French Film."

19453h 10m8.1 TMDb

Directed by Marcel Carné

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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.

Cast

Arletty

Arletty

Claire Reine, dite Garance

Jean-Louis Barrault

Jean-Louis Barrault

Baptiste Debureau

Pierre Brasseur

Pierre Brasseur

Frédérick Lemaître

Marcel Herrand

Marcel Herrand

Pierre-François Lacenaire

María Casares

María Casares

Nathalie

Louis Salou

Louis Salou

Édouard comte de Montray

Pierre Renoir

Pierre Renoir

Jericho

Jane Marken

Jane Marken

Mme Hermine

Movie Vibe

Suspense5.7
Emotion9.5
Complexity9.6
Humor5
Realism8.1
Action4.2
Darkness5.1

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
  • cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films

May not appeal to

  • those looking for a quick watch
  • those seeking nonstop action

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