Emile the African (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1948, Emile the African is an adventure film directed by Robert Vernay, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Émile Boulard is a props man in a Paris movie studio. He has a wife, Suzanne. Or to be more accurate, let's say he HAD a wife since she left him fifteen years before, allegedly ... to go buy a post stamp. But now that their daughter Martine , who lives with her, is old enough to marry, she resurfaces. She confesses that, in order to explain his absence, she has told Martine her father was a great explorer and lion hunter in Africa. Not to disappoint his daughter, Émile accepts to pose as the adventurer he is supposed to be. At the same time he will help Daniel, Martine's bashful fiancé, not to become a henpecked husband like him.
Who’s in it. Emile the African stars Fernandel as Emile Boulard, Alexandre Rignault as Ladislas Stany, Noëlle Norman as Suzanne Boulard and Bernard Lajarrige as Daniel Cormier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Emile the African has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emile the African page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emile the African tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emile the African (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emile the African change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emile the African worth watching?
- Emile the African holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Emile the African?
- Emile the African stars Fernandel, Alexandre Rignault, Noëlle Norman, Bernard Lajarrige and Félix Oudart.
- When was Emile the African released?
- Emile the African was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.