Merlusse (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1935, Merlusse is a comedy and drama film directed by Marcel Pagnol, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. "Merlusse" is French schoolboy slang for codfish, and M. Blanchard, a professor at a certain lycée, was known to his victims by that name. On Christmas eve, when some twenty of the students—orphans, foreigners or just plain "unwanteds"—had to remain in the boarding school, Merlusse is placed in charge. His glass eye glares at them stonily, his good one with no less severity. He sets them to tasks, marches like a proctor up and down the aisles, exacts to the utmost the last measure of discipline. But when the youngsters awake in the morning, there are toys by each bed in the dormitory and M. Blanchard, no longer to be called Merlusse, is exposed for the softhearted fraud he is.
Who’s in it. Merlusse stars Henri Poupon as Blanchard dit Merlusse, André Pollack as Le proviseur, Annie Toinon as Nathalie and Thommeray as le censeur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Merlusse 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 Merlusse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merlusse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merlusse (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Merlusse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Merlusse worth watching?
- Merlusse holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Merlusse?
- Merlusse stars Henri Poupon, André Pollack, Annie Toinon, Thommeray and Jean Castan.
- When was Merlusse released?
- Merlusse was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.