A Pain in the Ass
L'Emmerdeur
Synopsis
Ralf Milan, a hitman, arrives in Montpellier to kill an important witness. He checks in a hotel without knowing that his neighbour has become neurotic after his wife left him.
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Lino Ventura
Ralf Milan
Jacques Brel
François Pignon
Caroline Cellier
Louise Pignon
Jean-Pierre Darras
Dr. Edgar Fuchs
Nino Castelnuovo
Bellhop, room boy
Michele Gammino
Pregnant woman husband
Xavier Depraz
Louis Randoni
François Dyrek
Félix, saboteur
André Valardy
Jerry, hitchhiker
Angela Cardile
Pregnant woman
Jean-Louis Tristan
Hotel inspector
Jean Franval
Truck driver
Pierre Collet
Butcher
Arlette Balkis
Patient
Jacques Galland
Maître Chamfort, notary
Liza Braconnier
Mrs. Randoni (uncredited)
Pierre Forget
Félix (uncredited)
Sylvain Lévignac
Nurse at the psychiatric clinic (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Veber
- Original Score
- Jacques Brel, François Rauber
- Original Title
- L'Emmerdeur
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Ariane, Mondex Films, Oceania Film, Rizzoli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Édouard Molinaro
Francis Veber
Jacques Brel, François Rauber
Raoul Coutard
Monique Isnardon, Robert Isnardon
Alexandre Mnouchkine, Georges Dancigers
Department Leadership Roster
Édouard Molinaro
Director
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Jacques Brel
Original Music Composer
Alexandre Mnouchkine
Producer
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Georges Dancigers
Producer
François Rauber
Original Music Composer
Robert Isnardon
Editor
François de Lamothe
Production Design
Francis Veber
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Pain in the Ass
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Pain in the Ass about?
Ralf Milan, a hitman, arrives in Montpellier to kill an important witness. He checks in a hotel without knowing that his neighbour has become neurotic after his wife left him.
Who directed A Pain in the Ass?
A Pain in the Ass was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Who stars in A Pain in the Ass?
The principal cast of A Pain in the Ass includes Lino Ventura, Jacques Brel, Caroline Cellier, Jean-Pierre Darras, Nino Castelnuovo.
When was A Pain in the Ass released and how long is it?
A Pain in the Ass was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Pain in the Ass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Pain in the Ass was composed by Jacques Brel, François Rauber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Pain in the Ass?
A Pain in the Ass holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).