La Grande Bouffe
“An experience that hammers your sensibilities.”
Synopsis
Four friends gather at a villa with the intention of eating themselves to death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Le Grande Bouffe - Newly restored & back in cinemas. Official UK trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-26
Top Cast
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Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello
Ugo Tognazzi
Ugo
Michel Piccoli
Michel
Philippe Noiret
Philippe
Andréa Ferréol
Andrea
Solange Blondeau
Danielle
Florence Giorgetti
Anne
Michèle Alexandre
Nicole
Monique Chaumette
Madeleine
Henri Piccoli
Hector
Giuseppe Maffioli
Chef
Maurice Dorléac
Simon Tchao
Le délégué de l'ambassade de Chine
Louis Navarre
Braguti
Bernard Ménez
Pierre
Cordelia Piccoli
Barbara
Jérôme Richard
Patricia Milochevitch
Mini
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Ferreri
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Azcona, Francis Blanche, Marco Ferreri
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- La Grande Bouffe
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Capitolina Produzioni Cinematografiche, Films 66, Mara Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Ferreri
Rafael Azcona, Francis Blanche, Marco Ferreri
Philippe Sarde
Mario Vulpiani
Claudine Merlin, Gina Pignier
Vincent Malle
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Ferreri
Director
Rafael Azcona
Screenplay
Francis Blanche
Screenplay
Vincent Malle
Producer
Mario Vulpiani
Director of Photography
Claudine Merlin
Editor
Gina Pignier
Editor
Michel de Broin
Production Design
Gitt Magrini
Costume Design
Marco Ferreri
Screenplay
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Grande Bouffe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Grande Bouffe about?
Four friends gather at a villa with the intention of eating themselves to death.
Who directed La Grande Bouffe?
La Grande Bouffe was directed by Marco Ferreri.
Who stars in La Grande Bouffe?
The principal cast of La Grande Bouffe includes Marcello Mastroianni, Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret, Andréa Ferréol.
When was La Grande Bouffe released and how long is it?
La Grande Bouffe was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for La Grande Bouffe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Grande Bouffe was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Grande Bouffe?
La Grande Bouffe holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).