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6.9 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19641h 10mFrance

Little Claus and Big Claus

Le petit Claus et le grand Claus

Synopsis

Once upon a time there lived in the same village two men bearing the very same name. One of them chanced to possess four horses, the other had only one horse, so, by way of distinguishing them from each other, the proprietor of four horses was called "Great Claus," and he who owned but one horse was known as "Little Claus"...

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Pierre Prévert
Screenplay & Story
Jacques Prévert
Original Title
Le petit Claus et le grand Claus
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
ORTF

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Pierre Prévert

Screenplay & Story

Jacques Prévert, Christiane Verger, Hans Christian Andersen

Director of Photography

Sacha Vierny

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Hans Christian Andersen

Department Leadership Roster

Pierre Prévert

Pierre Prévert

Director

Jacques Prévert

Screenplay

Sacha Vierny

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Little Claus and Big Claus.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Claus and Big Claus

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Little Claus and Big Claus about?

Once upon a time there lived in the same village two men bearing the very same name. One of them chanced to possess four horses, the other had only one horse, so, by way of distinguishing them from each other, the proprietor of four horses was called "Great Claus," and he who owned but one horse was known as "Little Claus"...

Who directed Little Claus and Big Claus?

Little Claus and Big Claus was directed by Pierre Prévert.

Who stars in Little Claus and Big Claus?

The principal cast of Little Claus and Big Claus includes Elisabeth Wiener, Madeleine Damien, Maurice Baquet, Hubert Deschamps, Roger Blin.

When was Little Claus and Big Claus released and how long is it?

Little Claus and Big Claus was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

Is Little Claus and Big Claus based on a book or true story?

Little Claus and Big Claus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Christian Andersen".