Before the Deluge
Originally released in 1954. Before the Deluge is a drama film. directed by André Cayatte. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Antoine Balpêtré, Paul Bisciglia, and Bernard Blier
Synopsis
The title of this French "reality" drama, which translates to Before the Deluge, is a play on Louis XVI's famous prognostication, "Apres moi, le deluge." Set in 1950, the film concentrates on five Parisian adolescents. Certain that the next war will herald the apocalypse, the youngster make plans to run off to a desert island and set up a new society. This, however, will require money, which is why the boys decide to pull off a "necessary" robbery. Idealism collapses in the face of cold reality, as the five youths suffer from the consequences of their actions. Avant le Deluge was one of a group of films cowritten by director Andre Cayatte and Charles Spaak which endeavored to explore the touchy social issues of the day: others in the Cayatte-Spaak canon include the euthanasia-themed Justice est Faite and the capital-punishment tract Nous sommes tous des assassins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Antoine Balpêtré
as Albert Dutoit
Paul Bisciglia
as Jean-Jacques Noblet
Bernard Blier
as Marcel Noblet
Marina Vlady
as Liliane Noblet
Jacques Chabassol
as Jean Arnaud
Clément Thierry
as Philippe Boussard
Jacques Fayet
as Richard Dutoit
Roger Coggio
as Daniel Epstein
Jacques Castelot
as Serge de Montesson
Léonce Corne
as Le commissaire Auvain
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- UGC
- Documento Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before the Deluge about?
The title of this French "reality" drama, which translates to Before the Deluge, is a play on Louis XVI's famous prognostication, "Apres moi, le deluge." Set in 1950, the film concentrates on five ...
Who directed Before the Deluge?
Before the Deluge was directed by André Cayatte.
How long is Before the Deluge?
Before the Deluge has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was Before the Deluge released?
Before the Deluge was released on February 26, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Before the Deluge?
The main cast of Before the Deluge includes Antoine Balpêtré, Paul Bisciglia, Bernard Blier, Marina Vlady, Jacques Chabassol.