Fanny(1961)
“FANNY IS ALL THE LOVE STORIES OF THE WORLD ROLLED INTO ONE.”
Overview
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.
Director
Joshua Logan
Studio
Mansfield Productions
Cast
Leslie Caron
as Fanny
Maurice Chevalier
as Panisse
Charles Boyer
as Cesar
Horst Buchholz
as Marius
Georgette Anys
as Honorine (Fanny's Mother)
Salvatore Baccaloni
as Escartifique (Ferryboat Captain)
Lionel Jeffries
as Monsieur Brun
Raymond Bussières
as The Admiral
Joël Flateau
as Cesario (Fanny's Son)
Victor Francen
as Panisse's older brother
Paul Bonifas
as The Postman
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Mansfield Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fanny?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fanny (1961).
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 and released in 1961. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Fanny?▼
Fanny has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in Fanny?▼
The cast of Fanny includes Leslie Caron as Fanny, Maurice Chevalier as Panisse, Charles Boyer as Cesar, Horst Buchholz as Marius, Georgette Anys as Honorine (Fanny's Mother) and more.
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