Le Grand Méliès (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1952, Le Grand Méliès is a drama and documentary film directed by Georges Franju, running about 31 minutes.
What it’s about. This 1952 film by Georges Franju is a biographical film about cinematic illusionist Georges Méliès. It features Méliès’s widow, Jeanne d’Alcy, as herself, and their son, André, as his own father. LE GRAND MÉLIÈS, like Franju’s Louis Feuillade tribute, JUDEX, is a revealing homage to one of the director’s idols.
Who’s in it. Le Grand Méliès stars Jehanne d'Alcy as Self, François Lallement as Narrator (voice), André Méliès as Georges Méliès and Marie-Georges Méliès as Herself / also voice : narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Le Grand Méliès 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 Le Grand Méliès page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Grand Méliès tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Grand Méliès (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Grand Méliès change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Grand Méliès worth watching?
- Le Grand Méliès holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Grand Méliès?
- Le Grand Méliès stars Jehanne d'Alcy, François Lallement, André Méliès, Marie-Georges Méliès and Georges Méliès.
- When was Le Grand Méliès released?
- Le Grand Méliès was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.