The Devil in the Box
Originally released in 1977. The Devil in the Box is a drama film. directed by Pierre Lary.
Starring Jean Rochefort, Dominique Labourier, and Michael Lonsdale
Synopsis
Alain Brissot, an executive in a major company, was made redundant following a redundancy plan, but decided to put up a fight by continuing to occupy his office against all odds... He soon went on hunger strike, and, after many ups and downs, ended up taking back the job of his former manager, who had himself been ousted following the failure of a lucrative contract with an African country.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Rochefort
as Alain Brissot
Dominique Labourier
as Liliane
Michael Lonsdale
as Georges Aubert
Anouk Ferjac
as Madame Brissot
Micheline Presle
as Madame Aubert
Alexandre Rignault
as President Lelong
Bernard Haller
as Gérard Bourdeilles
Bernard Le Coq
as Allard
Victor Garrivier
as Sborowsky
Benoît Allemane
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société Française de Production (SFP)
- Madeline Films
- France 3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil in the Box about?
Alain Brissot, an executive in a major company, was made redundant following a redundancy plan, but decided to put up a fight by continuing to occupy his office against all odds... He soon went on ...
Who directed The Devil in the Box?
The Devil in the Box was directed by Pierre Lary.
How long is The Devil in the Box?
The Devil in the Box has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Devil in the Box released?
The Devil in the Box was released on April 19, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil in the Box?
The main cast of The Devil in the Box includes Jean Rochefort, Dominique Labourier, Michael Lonsdale, Anouk Ferjac, Micheline Presle.