Like a Turtle on Its Back
Originally released in 1978. Like a Turtle on Its Back is a drama/comedy film. directed by Luc Béraud.
Starring Jean-François Stévenin, Bernadette Lafont, and Virginie Thévenet
Synopsis
Unable to put a single word on paper, a youngish man with one novel to his credit finds that his life is crumbling to ruins around him because of his severe case of writer's block. He tries every remedy known to man and makes up a few new ones in this comedy. All his efforts are futile: he loses his girlfriend and his apartment and has a succession of misadventures until finally, homeless and hospitalized, he rediscovers his inspiration.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
2.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Like a Turtle on Its Back about?
Unable to put a single word on paper, a youngish man with one novel to his credit finds that his life is crumbling to ruins around him because of his severe case of writer's block. He tries every r...
Who directed Like a Turtle on Its Back?
Like a Turtle on Its Back was directed by Luc Béraud.
How long is Like a Turtle on Its Back?
Like a Turtle on Its Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Like a Turtle on Its Back released?
Like a Turtle on Its Back was released on September 27, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Like a Turtle on Its Back?
The main cast of Like a Turtle on Its Back includes Jean-François Stévenin, Bernadette Lafont, Virginie Thévenet, Claude Miller, Sandy Whitelaw.