This feature length filmed Broadway production (made for television) of Pam Gem’s play “Piaf” captures the very essence of the extraordinary and much-loved French singer, Edith Piaf. Jane Lapotaire won a Tony Award for Best Dramatic Actress in her role as Piaf and her portrayal of Piaf’s chaotic and emotion-charged life is inspirational. Lapotaire is ably supported by Zoe Wanamaker as Toine, David Leary as the Emcee/Manager, Judith Ivey as Madeleine and Peter Friedman as “Papa” Leplee. Cast also includes Nicholas Woodeson, Stephen Davies, Lewis Arlt and Robert Christian. Produced on Broadway by Elizabeth I. McCann, Nelle Nugent, the Schubert Organization, Ray Larsen in association with Warner Theatre Productions and directed for the stage by Howard Davies.
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ACMI Identifier
319393
Language
English
Audience classification
R (18+)
Subject categories
Adaptations → Television adaptations
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television adaptations
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Literature → Drama - Adaptations
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Music & Performing Arts → Piaf, Edith, 1915-1963
Music & Performing Arts → Singers - Biography
Music & Performing Arts → Singers - France
Music & Performing Arts → Theater
Music & Performing Arts → Tony Awards
Music & Performing Arts → Women singers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)