Ramuntcho

1958 1h 30m FR

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Love and adventure story about contraband runners in the Basque province of France.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

François Guérin
Ramuntcho
Mijanou Bardot
Gracieuse
Gaby Morlay
Dolores
Roger Hanin
Itchoa
Albert Dinan
Customs officer Baptistin
Marie Glory
Franchita
Moustache
'The Chilean', innkeeper
Georges Géret
Arrochkoa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Pierre Schoendoerffer
Writers: Jean Lartéguy, Pierre Schoendoerffer
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 8

ERA

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68 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer, shot by Raoul Coutard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Louiguy. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Michelle David shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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François Guérin and Mijanou Bardot and Gaby Morlay carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0160735 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Pierre Schoendoerffer directs. Raoul Coutard behind the camera. Louiguy scores. Michelle David cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
268 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer, shot by Raoul Coutard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Louiguy. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Michelle David shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7François Guérin and Mijanou Bardot and Gaby Morlay carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0160735 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.