The Spice of Life (French: Les Casse Pieds) is a 1948 French comedy film directed by Jean Dréville and starring Noël-Noël, Bernard Blier and Jean Tissier. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré.
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| Directed by | Jean Dréville |
| Written by | Noël-Noël |
| Produced by | Alain Poiré |
| Starring | Noël-Noël Bernard Blier Jean Tissier |
| Cinematography | Léonce-Henri Burel |
| Edited by | Jean Feyte |
| Music by | René Cloërec |
Production company | Cinéphonic |
| Distributed by | Gaumont Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Box office | 4,328,290 admissions (France)[1] |
Reception
editThe film was the fifth most popular movie at the French box office in 1949.[1]
Cast
edit- Noël-Noël as Lecturer
- Bernard Blier as Bernard
- Jean Tissier as Jean
- Henri Crémieux as Henri
- Pierre Destailles as L'employé du gaz
- Marguerite Deval as Marguerite
- René Blancard as Thomas
- Paul Frankeur as Le blagueur
- Georges Questau as Le postillonneur
- Jacques Mattler as L'industriel
- Charles Vissières as Le speaker
- Claire Olivier as La dame qui porte en ville
- Elisa Lamotte as La dame qui conduit mal
- Marion Tourès as L'amoureuse
- Aline André as L'épouse
- La Houppa as La fille
- Madeleine Barbulée as La chanteuse
References
edit- ^ a b "French Box Office in 1948". Box Office Story.
Bibliography
edit- Biggs, Melissa E. French films, 1945-1993: a critical filmography of the 400 most important releases. McFarland & Company, 1996.
External links
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