The Devil by the Tail
Originally released in 1969. The Devil by the Tail is a comedy film. directed by Philippe de Broca.
Starring Yves Montand, Madeleine Renaud, and Maria Schell
Synopsis
In this comedy, a run-down hotel drums up customers by sabotaging passing cars. The stuck motorists are then obliged to stay. Unfortunately, one of the sabotaged cars belongs to a bank robber. The hotel staff wants the robber out, but they also want to keep his ill-gotten money.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (53 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Yves Montand
as Le baron César Maricorne
Madeleine Renaud
as La marquise
Maria Schell
as La comtesse Diane
Jean Rochefort
as Le comte Georges
Jean-Pierre Marielle
as Jean-Jacques Leroy-Martin, le "play-boy"
Marthe Keller
as Amélie, baronne de Coustines
Claude Piéplu
as Monsieur Patin
Xavier Gélin
as Charly - le garagiste
Jacques Balutin
as Max - le premier complice
Pierre Tornade
as Schwartz - le second complice
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Produzioni Associate Delphos
- Fildebroc
- Les Productions Artistes Associés
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil by the Tail about?
In this comedy, a run-down hotel drums up customers by sabotaging passing cars. The stuck motorists are then obliged to stay. Unfortunately, one of the sabotaged cars belongs to a bank robber. The ...
Who directed The Devil by the Tail?
The Devil by the Tail was directed by Philippe de Broca.
How long is The Devil by the Tail?
The Devil by the Tail has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Devil by the Tail released?
The Devil by the Tail was released on February 7, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil by the Tail?
The main cast of The Devil by the Tail includes Yves Montand, Madeleine Renaud, Maria Schell, Jean Rochefort, Jean-Pierre Marielle.