Movie

Amazing Monsieur Fabre

★ 7.0(3)19511h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Henri Diamant-Berger
Release date: 1951-09-26
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: UGC Films

About Amazing Monsieur Fabre

Amazing Monsieur Fabre is a 1951 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Henri Diamant-Berger, starring Pierre Fresnay, Élina Labourdette and André Randall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Amazing Monsieur Fabre in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It centres on the life of the entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre and his total devotion to studying insect behavior, travelling from Avignon to Paris, from Paris to his death in Sérignan. He is honoured by the French president Raymond Poincaré and his patience, obstinacy and knowledge are also recognised by Napoleon III, the publisher Charles Delagrave and the philosopher John Stuart Mill. They reach their climax in his book, Souvenirs entomologiques.

Cast

Pierre Fresnay

M. Fabre

Élina Labourdette

La comtesse de la Porte

André Randall

John Stuart Mill

Georges Tabet

Le directeur du collège

Pierre Bertin

Napoléon III

Espanita Cortez

Eugénie de Montijo

France Descaut

Antonia Fabre

Olivier Hussenot

Le censeur d'Avignon

Denise Kerny

Aglaë âgée

Paul Bonifas

Le ministre Victor Duruy

Jacques Emmanuel

L'éditeur Charles Delagrave

Pierre Magnier

Charles Delagrave

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Amazing Monsieur Fabre in Canada?+

Amazing Monsieur Fabre is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Amazing Monsieur Fabre on Netflix?+

Amazing Monsieur Fabre is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Amazing Monsieur Fabre?+

Amazing Monsieur Fabre has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Amazing Monsieur Fabre?+

Amazing Monsieur Fabre stars Pierre Fresnay, Élina Labourdette, André Randall, Georges Tabet and Pierre Bertin.

When did Amazing Monsieur Fabre come out?+

Amazing Monsieur Fabre is a 1951 movie directed by Henri Diamant-Berger.

What genre is Amazing Monsieur Fabre?+

Amazing Monsieur Fabre is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Amazing Monsieur Fabre?+

Amazing Monsieur Fabre was directed by Henri Diamant-Berger.