Spiel

1956 1h 25m FR

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The misadventures of two Parisian bohemians who imagine they've discovered oil in the South of France.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Roger Nicolas
Roger
Ginette Baudin
Conchita
Sylvia Lopez
Patricia
Caroline Cler
Lulu
Gisèle Fréry
Colette
Micheline Luccioni
Brigitte
Anne-Marie Carrière
Adélaïde
Pauline Carton
Blondine

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean Stelli
Writers: André Hornez, Jean Stelli, Bruno Coquatrix
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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70 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Roger Nicolas and Ginette Baudin and Sylvia Lopez carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0149788 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jean Stelli directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
270 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Roger Nicolas and Ginette Baudin and Sylvia Lopez carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0149788 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.