A Child in the Crowd
Originally released in 1976. A Child in the Crowd is a drama film. directed by Gérard Blain. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean François Cimino, César Chauveau, and Annie Kovaks
Synopsis
Deserted by his father, and dislocated by the Second World War, Paul is a boy who wants affection and attention and cannot find it at home. For a while, he becomes the pet of some German soldiers, running errands for them. Later, he helps the Resistance, and when the Americans come to stay, he is really in his element with them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean François Cimino
as Child
César Chauveau
as Paul (Teenager)
Annie Kovaks
as mother of Paul
Cécile Cousseau
as Micheline, enfant
Claude Treille
as Micheline, adolescente
Jean Bertal
as Father of Paul
Gabrielle Sassoum
as La grand-mère
Raymonde Badé-Mauffroy
as La maîtresse (as Raymonde Mauffroy)
Jacques Benoît-Lévy
as School Director
Claude Cernay
as Gilles
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Télépresse Films
- Cinépol
- Renn Productions
- SFP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Child in the Crowd about?
Deserted by his father, and dislocated by the Second World War, Paul is a boy who wants affection and attention and cannot find it at home. For a while, he becomes the pet of some German soldiers, ...
Who directed A Child in the Crowd?
A Child in the Crowd was directed by Gérard Blain.
How long is A Child in the Crowd?
A Child in the Crowd has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was A Child in the Crowd released?
A Child in the Crowd was released on June 4, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Child in the Crowd?
The main cast of A Child in the Crowd includes Jean François Cimino, César Chauveau, Annie Kovaks, Cécile Cousseau, Claude Treille.