La Vie en Rose (2007)
The Extraordinary Story of Edith Piaf
Starring Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory
Directed by Olivier Dahan
From the mean streets of the Belleville district of Paris to the dazzling limelight of New York's most famous concert halls, Edith Piaf's life was a constant battle to sing and survive, to live and love. Raised in her grandmother's brothel, Piaf was discovered in 1935 by nightclub owner Louis Leplee, who persuaded her to sing despite her extreme nervousness. Piaf became one of France's immortal icons, her voice one of the indelible signatures of the 20th century.
Runtime: 140 min.
Rating: 7.5
DVD
Languages: French
Countries: Czech Republic,France,United Kingdom
Genres: Drama,Music
Keywords: musical,biography,performer,audience,blindness,national anthem
Cast
Edith Piaf
Simone 'Mômone' Berteaut
Louis Barrier
Titine
Louis Gassion
Louis Leplée
Annetta Gassion
Marcel Cerdan
Louise Gassion
Raymond Asso
Marlene Dietrich
Edith - 5 years old
Edith - 10 years old
Danielle Bonel
Jacques Canetti
Marguerite Monnot
Jeanne
Marc Bonel
Bruno Coquatrix
Mireille
Ginou
Dr. Bernay
Doug Davis
Philipo
Simone Margantin
Jacques Pills
Journalist in Orly
Mamy
Lucien Roupp
Jameson
Clifford Fisher
Michel Emer
Charles Dumont
Suzanne
Josette
Inspector Guillaume
Leplée's assistant
Claude
Albert
Charles Aznavour
Interviewer
Seamstress
Jean Mermoz
Etienne
Mitty Goldin
Marcelle
Aïcha
Journalist
Palm reader
American journalist
Tony Zale
Boxing trainer
Pin-up
P'tit Louis
Brothel girl
Brothel girl
Brothel girl
Brothel girl
Brothel customer
Fire eater
Mr. Loyal
O'Dett audience member
O'Dett audience member
American woman
Boxing ring corner-man
Waiter
Man in Lannes
New year's eve man
Journalist by the church
Boy
Ostende doctor
American doctor
Street spectator
Policeman
Barman
Diner waiter
Brasserie owner
Woman Etoile Cafe
Transvestite
Brasserie waitress
Civilian policeman
Doctor in Dreux
Show manager in Dreux
Orchestra conductor
Edith Piaf (singing voice)
Docteur in Belleville (uncredited)