Perched on a Tree
Sur un arbre perché
Synopsis
Henry Roubier, a French promoter, and Enrico Mazzini, an Italian, have signed an agreement guaranteeing them a stranglehold on European highways. While driving on the roads of the south, Roubier takes two young hitchhikers, but an unfortunate swerve the car rushes by Henri and its occupants on the top of a pine tree onto the side of a cliff.
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Louis de Funès
Henri Roubier
Geraldine Chaplin
Mme Muller
Olivier de Funès
L'auto-stoppeur
Alice Sapritch
Lucienne Roubier
Paul Préboist
Le radio-reporter
Roland Armontel
Le Père Jean-Marie
Franco Volpi
Mazzini
Jean Panisse
Le brigadier
Hans Meyer
Colonel Muller
Daniel Bellus
Un alpiniste
Jean-Jacques Delbo
Le yachtman
Darsac
Pascal Mazzotti
Le speaker TV
Danielle Durou
La vedette du film d'épouvante
Fernand Berset
L'interlocuteur TV
Jean Hébey
Le reporter TV
Fernand Sardou
L'adjudant-chef
Albert Augier
Un speaker de la radio (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge Korber
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Roustang, Serge Korber
- Original Score
- Alain Goraguer
- Original Title
- Sur un arbre perché
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Lira Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serge Korber
Pierre Roustang, Serge Korber, Jean Halain, Eugène Moineau
Alain Goraguer
Edmond Séchan, Bernard Guillou
Marie-Claire Korber
Raymond Danon, René Brun, André Hoss, Alex Maineri
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Roustang
Screenplay
Raymond Danon
Producer
Alain Goraguer
Original Music Composer
Edmond Séchan
Director of Photography
Marie-Claire Korber
Editor
Rino Mondellini
Production Design
René Brun
Producer
André Hoss
Producer
Alex Maineri
Producer
Rémy Julienne
Stunt Coordinator
Serge Korber
Director
Serge Korber
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Perched on a Tree about?
Henry Roubier, a French promoter, and Enrico Mazzini, an Italian, have signed an agreement guaranteeing them a stranglehold on European highways. While driving on the roads of the south, Roubier takes two young hitchhikers, but an unfortunate swerve the car rushes by Henri and its occupants on the top of a pine tree onto the side of a cliff.
Who directed Perched on a Tree?
Perched on a Tree was directed by Serge Korber.
Who stars in Perched on a Tree?
The principal cast of Perched on a Tree includes Louis de Funès, Geraldine Chaplin, Olivier de Funès, Alice Sapritch, Paul Préboist.
When was Perched on a Tree released and how long is it?
Perched on a Tree was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Perched on a Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perched on a Tree was composed by Alain Goraguer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perched on a Tree?
Perched on a Tree holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).