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My Father's Glory

“A childhood in Provence.”

19901h 45mAdventure · Drama

Released

August 29, 1990

7.3

TMDB Score

73% match · 347 votes

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About the Movie

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AdventureDrama

Synopsis

Raised by his science teacher father, Joseph Pagnol, and seamstress mother Augustine, young Marcel grows up during the turn of the century in awe of his rationalist dad. When the family takes a summer vacation in the countryside, Marcel becomes friends with Lili, who teaches him about rural life.

DirectorYves Robert

Released: August 29, 1990
Runtime: 1h 45m
Status: Released
Original language: French
Studios: Gaumont, TF1 Films Production, CNC

Top Billed Cast

Philippe Caubère

Joseph Pagnol

Nathalie Roussel

Augustine Pagnol

Didier Pain

Uncle Jules

Thérèse Liotard

Aunt Rose

Julien Ciamaca

Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old

Victorien Delamare

Paul Pagnol, 5 years old

Joris Molinas

Lili des Bellons

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Benoit Martin

Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old

Paul Crauchet

Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns

Pierre Maguelon

François, father of Lili

Michel Modo

Postman

Jean Rougerie

Bergougnas, secondhand dealer

Victor Garrivier

Priest of la Treille

Raoul Curet

Mr. Vincent

Annick Danis

Maid

Maxime Lombard

Mr. Arnaud

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