Hardboiled Egg Time
Originally released in 1958. Hardboiled Egg Time is a comedy film. directed by Norbert Carbonnaux. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fernand Gravey, Pierre Mondy, and Jacques Dufilho
Synopsis
A shy, penniless employee of the garage owner Grillot, the gentle Louis wins $10 million in the lottery. Flitting along the banks of the Seine, he takes in Raoul Grandvivier, an unknown, untalented painter who has just botched a spectacular suicide intended to draw attention to himself. Raoul takes him back to his studio, where he meets his charming daughter Lucie. In order to see Lucie again, with whom he is in love, Louis offers to sell the paintings. In reality, he's the one paying for them, to make it look like a wealthy art lover.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Fernand Gravey
as Raoul Grandvivier
Pierre Mondy
as Le maître nageur
Jacques Dufilho
as Jules Grandvivier
Darry Cowl
as Louis Stainval, laveur de voitures, gagnant à la Loterie
Béatrice Altariba
as Lucie Grandvivier, la fille de Raoul
Julien Carette
as Mr Grillot, le garagiste
Suzanne Dehelly
as Armande Grillot, la femme du garagiste
Denise Carvenne
as La caissière de la brasserie
Gaby Basset
as Martine Grandvivier, la femme du poissonnier
Max Montavon
as L'expert en billet
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Lyrica
- Filmel
- Mars Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardboiled Egg Time about?
A shy, penniless employee of the garage owner Grillot, the gentle Louis wins $10 million in the lottery. Flitting along the banks of the Seine, he takes in Raoul Grandvivier, an unknown, untalented...
Who directed Hardboiled Egg Time?
Hardboiled Egg Time was directed by Norbert Carbonnaux.
How long is Hardboiled Egg Time?
Hardboiled Egg Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Hardboiled Egg Time released?
Hardboiled Egg Time was released on March 19, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hardboiled Egg Time?
The main cast of Hardboiled Egg Time includes Fernand Gravey, Pierre Mondy, Jacques Dufilho, Darry Cowl, Béatrice Altariba.