Cul-de-sac
"Sometimes there’s nothing left to do but laugh!"
Originally released in 1966. Cul-de-sac is a thriller/comedy film. directed by Roman Polanski.
Starring Lionel Stander, Donald Pleasence, and Françoise Dorléac
Synopsis
On the run and in search of help, two wounded gangsters find refuge in the secluded castle of a feeble man and his wife; however, under the point of a gun, nothing is what it seems.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (294 votes)
Budget
$135K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lionel Stander
as Richard
Donald Pleasence
as George
Françoise Dorléac
as Teresa
Jack MacGowran
as Albie
Iain Quarrier
as Christopher
Jacqueline Bisset
as Jacqueline
Renée Houston
as Christopher's Mother
William Franklyn
as Cecil
Geoffrey Sumner
as Christopher's Father
Robert Dorning
as Philip Fairweather
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $135,000
Production Companies
- Tekli British Productions
- Compton Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cul-de-sac about?
On the run and in search of help, two wounded gangsters find refuge in the secluded castle of a feeble man and his wife; however, under the point of a gun, nothing is what it seems.
Who directed Cul-de-sac?
Cul-de-sac was directed by Roman Polanski.
How long is Cul-de-sac?
Cul-de-sac has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Cul-de-sac released?
Cul-de-sac was released on June 17, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cul-de-sac?
The main cast of Cul-de-sac includes Lionel Stander, Donald Pleasence, Françoise Dorléac, Jack MacGowran, Iain Quarrier.
Is Cul-de-sac worth watching?
Cul-de-sac has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 294 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.