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Cigalon (1935)

Movie ★ 6.4 73 min

Cigalon (Alexandre Arnaudy) manages a restaurant in a small town in Provence. A chef with a high opinion of his past culinary achievements, he makes no effort to attract customers and is rude to those who venture into his establishment expecting to be fed. To Cigalon, gastronomy is the greatest of all the arts, and so he is naturally aghast when a former laundress named Madame Toffi (Marguerite Chabert) opens a restaurant next door to his. Madame Toffi does not share his elevated notions and intends to serve meals to the general public - an appalling prospect! While Cigalon's restaurant remains empty, Madame Toffi's is always busy. To prove he's the better chef, Cigalon must now start catering to the whims of paying customers or be forced out of business.

Marcel Pagnol Director Marcel Pagnol Writer

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Released
December 11, 1935
Runtime
73 min
IMDb
tt0139117
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Studio
Les Films Marcel Pagnol

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cigalon about?
Cigalon (Alexandre Arnaudy) manages a restaurant in a small town in Provence. A chef with a high opinion of his past culinary achievements, he makes no effort to attract customers and is rude to those who venture into his establishment expecting to be fed. To Cigalon, gastronomy is the greatest of all the arts, and so he is naturally aghast when a former laundress named Madame Toffi (Marguerite Chabert) opens a restaurant next door to his. Madame Toffi does not share his elevated notions and intends to serve meals to the general public - an appalling prospect! While Cigalon's restaurant remains empty, Madame Toffi's is always busy. To prove he's the better chef, Cigalon must now start catering to the whims of paying customers or be forced out of business.
Who directed Cigalon?
Cigalon was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
Who stars in Cigalon?
Cigalon stars Alexandre Arnaudy, Henri Poupon, Marguerite Chabert, Alida Rouffe.
When was Cigalon released?
Cigalon is a 1935 comedy film.
Where can I watch Cigalon?
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