Lovely Swine
Originally released in 1973. Lovely Swine is a drama film. directed by Jean Marbœuf.
Starring Bulle Ogier, Claude Brasseur, and Jean Rochefort
Synopsis
Pierre used to be a top level football player but he quit. Now he is both a prestidigitator and a stool pigeon, benefiting from the protection of the chief inspector. In his dreams he is haunted by the horrors he saw (he took part in ?) during the Algerian War. Pierre lives with Marie, a young singer who performs at the same cabaret as him. Lately Marie has decided to start a career in the showbiz and Pierre is worried. Nothing alarming happens though, until a diabolical inspector, jealous of his superior, decides to manipulate Pierre. He also puts pressure on Poussin, Marie's pianist, and on Joseph, the night club's master of ceremony. What he wants is to compromise his superior and take his place. Will Pierre escape this ruthless trap?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société Générale de Production
- Luso-France
- Patricia Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovely Swine about?
Pierre used to be a top level football player but he quit. Now he is both a prestidigitator and a stool pigeon, benefiting from the protection of the chief inspector. In his dreams he is haunted by...
Who directed Lovely Swine?
Lovely Swine was directed by Jean Marbœuf.
How long is Lovely Swine?
Lovely Swine has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Lovely Swine released?
Lovely Swine was released on October 4, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lovely Swine?
The main cast of Lovely Swine includes Bulle Ogier, Claude Brasseur, Jean Rochefort, Andréas Voutsinas, Pierre-Henri Deleau.