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A Bomb for a Dictator

November 8, 1957 1h 13m 5.4/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1957. A Bomb for a Dictator is a drama film. directed by Alex Joffé. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Pierre Fresnay, Michel Auclair, and Françoise Fabian

Synopsis

RY A revolution breaks out in a South American country while its cruel dictator is on a trip to France. The rebels have made careful plans to blow up the dictator's private plane as he returns, but at the last second he changes plans and travels on a commercial flight. The rebels then must make a difficult decision: they must either blow up a flight filled with innocent passengers, or else allow the dictator to return home and take brutal reprisals against the leaders of the uprising.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 8, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 13m 73 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Cinégraphic
  • Coopérative Générale du Cinéma Français
  • Films Régent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Bomb for a Dictator about?

RY A revolution breaks out in a South American country while its cruel dictator is on a trip to France. The rebels have made careful plans to blow up the dictator's private plane as he returns, but...

Who directed A Bomb for a Dictator?

A Bomb for a Dictator was directed by Alex Joffé.

How long is A Bomb for a Dictator?

A Bomb for a Dictator has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).

When was A Bomb for a Dictator released?

A Bomb for a Dictator was released on November 8, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Bomb for a Dictator?

The main cast of A Bomb for a Dictator includes Pierre Fresnay, Michel Auclair, Françoise Fabian, Grégoire Aslan, Tilda Thamar.