The Dreadful
Originally released in 1959. The Dreadful is a comedy film. directed by Marc Allégret. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pierre Fresnay, Darry Cowl, and Anne Collette
Synopsis
César Dandieu is an honest cashier in an oil company, and Fernand Mouchette an absent-minded inventor. The latter comes to propose a new type of carburetor to the company when César has to hand in the day's takings to his superior.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pierre Fresnay
as César Dandieu
Darry Cowl
as Fernand Mouchette
Anne Collette
as Adèle
Louis Seigner
as Lebreteuil
Jacques Charon
as Monestier
Hubert Deschamps
as Pomaret
André Brunot
as le directeur des Pétroles
Michel Galabru
as Pelou
Jean Ozenne
as le capitaine
Madeleine Barbulée
as La secrétaire
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dreadful about?
César Dandieu is an honest cashier in an oil company, and Fernand Mouchette an absent-minded inventor. The latter comes to propose a new type of carburetor to the company when César has to hand i...
Who directed The Dreadful?
The Dreadful was directed by Marc Allégret.
How long is The Dreadful?
The Dreadful has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Dreadful released?
The Dreadful was released on September 10, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dreadful?
The main cast of The Dreadful includes Pierre Fresnay, Darry Cowl, Anne Collette, Louis Seigner, Jacques Charon.