Topaze (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1951, Topaze is a comedy film directed by Marcel Pagnol, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Albert Topaze, sincere schoolteacher addicted to "rote" morality, works at a private school run by supremely money-grubbing M. Muche, whose daughter, also a teacher, makes cynical use of the knowledge that Topaze loves her. Alas, Topaze's naive honesty brings him unjust dismissal...and makes him fair game for the "aunt" of his private pupil, really the mistress of crooked politician Regis, who needs an honest-seeming "front man." Can artful Suzy Courtois keep Topaze on the string? With steadily escalating disillusion comes moral crisis...
Who’s in it. Topaze stars Fernandel as Albert Topaze, Hélène Perdrière as Suzy Courtois, Marcel Vallée as M. Muche and Jacqueline Pagnol as Ernestine Muche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Topaze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Topaze page.
If you liked it. Fans of Topaze tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Topaze (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Topaze change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Topaze worth watching?
- Topaze holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Topaze?
- Topaze stars Fernandel, Hélène Perdrière, Marcel Vallée, Jacqueline Pagnol and Jacques Castelot.
- When was Topaze released?
- Topaze was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.