Smuggler's Ball
Originally released in 1952. Smuggler's Ball is a comedy/drama film. directed by Henri Storck.
Starring Françoise Rosay, Jean-Pierre Kérien, and Christiane Lénier
Synopsis
Smuggler's Ball is the English-language title for this French-Belgian seriocomedy. The action takes place along the borders separating Belgium, Holland and France. It is here that the worldly Pierre (J. P. Kieran) carries on a profitable smuggling operation, all the while romancing Siska (Christian Lenier), the daughter of a local customs official. Various subplots and secondary characters weave in and out as the plotline guides the viewer through the WW II years. Towards the end, the story shifts gears when the Benelux Frontier Agreement eliminates all government regulations. The film's screenplay is by Charles Spaak, himself the descendant of a Belgian political family, and thus well-versed in bureaucracy and red tape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Françoise Rosay
as Gabrielle Demeuse
Jean-Pierre Kérien
as Pierre
Christiane Lénier
as Siska van Moll
Daniel Ivernel
as Jef - le délégué syndical
Yves Deniaud
as Le brigadier Achille Van Moll
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
as Elsa Menzler
Karl John
as Hans
Käthe Haack
as Moeder van Elsa
Kurt Großkurth
as Dikke Charles
André Valmy
as Le douanier Louis
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- EFilm
- Tevefilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smuggler's Ball about?
Smuggler's Ball is the English-language title for this French-Belgian seriocomedy. The action takes place along the borders separating Belgium, Holland and France. It is here that the worldly Pierr...
Who directed Smuggler's Ball?
Smuggler's Ball was directed by Henri Storck.
How long is Smuggler's Ball?
Smuggler's Ball has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Smuggler's Ball released?
Smuggler's Ball was released on June 8, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Smuggler's Ball?
The main cast of Smuggler's Ball includes Françoise Rosay, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Christiane Lénier, Daniel Ivernel, Yves Deniaud.