Black Tights
1-2-3-4 ou Les Collants noirs
“It's sheer magic!”
Synopsis
Lively scenes of Paris, all narrated by Maurice Chevalier, link together four dramatic ballet choreographies by Roland Petit: La Croqueuse de diamants (The Gold Digger), Cyrano de Bergerac, Deuil en 24 heures (A Merry Mourning), and Carmen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Petit
- Original Score
- Jean-Michel Damase, Marius Constant, Maurice Thiriet, Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- 1-2-3-4 ou Les Collants noirs
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Doperfilme, Talma Filmes, Les Artistes Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Roland Petit, Edmond Rostand, Ludovic Halévy, Henri Meilhac, Raymond Queneau, Prosper Mérimée, Alfred Adam
Jean-Michel Damase, Marius Constant, Maurice Thiriet, Georges Bizet
Henri Alekan
Françoise Javet
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Young
Director
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Yves Saint Laurent
Costume Design
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Françoise Javet
Editor
Antoni Clave
Costume Design
Georges Wakhévitch
Costume Design
Roland Petit
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Tights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Tights about?
Lively scenes of Paris, all narrated by Maurice Chevalier, link together four dramatic ballet choreographies by Roland Petit: La Croqueuse de diamants (The Gold Digger), Cyrano de Bergerac, Deuil en 24 heures (A Merry Mourning), and Carmen.
Who directed Black Tights?
Black Tights was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in Black Tights?
The principal cast of Black Tights includes Maurice Chevalier, Zizi Jeanmaire, Roland Petit, Moira Shearer, Cyd Charisse.
When was Black Tights released and how long is it?
Black Tights was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Tights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Tights was composed by Jean-Michel Damase, Marius Constant, Maurice Thiriet, Georges Bizet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Tights?
Black Tights holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).