The Baker's Wife
In this little Provencal village, a new baker, Aimable, settles down. His wife Aurelie is beautiful and much younger than he. She departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads. Aimable is so afflicted that he can not work anymore. Therefore, the villagers, who initially laughed at his cuckoldry, take the matter very seriously (they want the bread) and organize a plan to find Aurelie and to bring her back to the bakery.
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Where is The Baker's Wife streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | — | LaCinetek |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About The Baker's Wife
The Baker's Wife is a 1938 French-language comedy and drama film directed by Marcel Pagnol. The cast is led by Raimu, Ginette Leclerc, Charles Moulin. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Baker's Wife was produced by Les Films Marcel Pagnol and made in France. It was released on September 7, 1938.
- Director
- Marcel Pagnol
- Writers
- Marcel Pagnol
- Release date
- September 7, 1938
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
The Baker's Wife cast & crew
The Baker's Wife was directed by Marcel Pagnol and written by Marcel Pagnol.
The cast features Raimu as Aimable Castanier, Ginette Leclerc as Aurélie Castanier, Charles Moulin as Dominique, le berger, Fernand Charpin as The Marquis Castan de Venelles, Robert Vattier as the priest, and Alida Rouffe as Céleste, the good priest.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vincent Scotto, cinematography is by Georges Benoît, and it was produced by Marcel Pagnol and Charles Pons.
Is The Baker's Wife worth watching?
The Baker's Wife holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 99 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Baker's Wife is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Baker's Wife
Raimu
Aimable Castanier
Ginette Leclerc
Aurélie Castanier
Charles Moulin
Dominique, le berger
Fernand Charpin
The Marquis Castan de Venelles
Robert Vattier
the priest
Alida Rouffe
Céleste, the good priest
Charles Blavette
Antonin
Robert Bassac
the teacher
Marcel Maupi
Barnabé
Odette Roger
Miette, wife of Antoninus
Yvette Fournier
Hermine
Maximilienne
Melle Angèle
The Baker's Wife — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Baker's Wife in United States?
The Baker's Wife is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Baker's Wife on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Baker's Wife is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Baker's Wife in?
The Baker's Wife is originally in French, with audio tracks including Italian, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is The Baker's Wife rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 99 ratings.
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