Cigalon
Originally released in 1935. Cigalon is a comedy film. directed by Marcel Pagnol. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alexandre Arnaudy, Henri Poupon, and Marguerite Chabert
Synopsis
Cigalon (Alexandre Arnaudy) manages a restaurant in a small town in Provence. A chef with a high opinion of his past culinary achievements, he makes no effort to attract customers and is rude to those who venture into his establishment expecting to be fed. To Cigalon, gastronomy is the greatest of all the arts, and so he is naturally aghast when a former laundress named Madame Toffi (Marguerite Chabert) opens a restaurant next door to his. Madame Toffi does not share his elevated notions and intends to serve meals to the general public - an appalling prospect! While Cigalon's restaurant remains empty, Madame Toffi's is always busy. To prove he's the better chef, Cigalon must now start catering to the whims of paying customers or be forced out of business.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cigalon about?
Cigalon (Alexandre Arnaudy) manages a restaurant in a small town in Provence. A chef with a high opinion of his past culinary achievements, he makes no effort to attract customers and is rude to th...
Who directed Cigalon?
Cigalon was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
How long is Cigalon?
Cigalon has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Cigalon released?
Cigalon was released on December 11, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cigalon?
The main cast of Cigalon includes Alexandre Arnaudy, Henri Poupon, Marguerite Chabert, Alida Rouffe, Charles Blavette.