Fanny (1961)

Cast

• Leslie Caron - Fanny
• Maurice Chevalier - Panisse
• Charles Boyer - Cesar
• Horst Buchholz - Marius
• Georgette Anys - Honorine (Fanny's Mother)
• Salvatore Baccaloni - Escartifique (Ferryboat Captain)
• Lionel Jeffries - Monsieur Brun
• Raymond Bussières - The Admiral
• Joël Flateau - Cesario (Fanny's Son)
• Victor Francen - Panisse's older brother

Screenplay

• Joshua Logan (Theatre Play)
• S. N. Behrman (Theatre Play)
• Julius J. Epstein (Screenplay)
• Marcel Pagnol (Theatre Play)

Themes

Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage

Keywords

husband wife relationship, marseille, france, love, voyage

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fanny about?

Almost 19-year-old Marius feels himself in a rut in Marseille, his life planned for him by his cafe'-owning father, and he longs for the sea. The night before he is to leave on a 5-year voyage, Fanny, a girl he grew up with, reveals that she is in love with him, and he discovers that he is in love with her. He must choose between an exciting life at sea, and a boring life with the woman he loves. And Fanny must choose between keeping the man she loves, and letting him live the life he seems to want.

Who directed Fanny?

Fanny was directed by Joshua Logan.

Who stars in Fanny?

Fanny stars Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz, Georgette Anys, Salvatore Baccaloni.

How long is Fanny?

Fanny has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).

What genre is Fanny?

Fanny is a Drama, Romance film.

Where was Fanny produced?

Fanny was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Fanny?

The themes of Fanny include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.