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A childhood in Provence. - My Father's Glory
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Title: My Father's Glory

Release Date: 29 Aug 1990

Runtime: 1h 45m

Genre: Adventure, Drama

Director: Gaumont, TF1 Films Production, CNC

Production Companies: Gaumont, TF1 Films Production, CNC

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 7.4 (302 votes)

Cast

  • Joseph Pagnol: Philippe Caubère
  • Augustine Pagnol: Nathalie Roussel
  • Uncle Jules: Didier Pain
  • Aunt Rose: Thérèse Liotard
  • Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old: Julien Ciamaca
  • Paul Pagnol, 5 years old: Victorien Delamare
  • Lili des Bellons: Joris Molinas
  • Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old: Benoit Martin
  • Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns: Paul Crauchet
  • François, father of Lili: Pierre Maguelon
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