Lovers on a Tightrope
La Corde raide
Synopsis
Cora, the wife of a wealthy Parisian businessman, Daniel, is involved in an affair with Henri, an unscrupulous garage mechanic who has set his sights on Cora's fortune. Daniel becomes suspicious and hires a detective to investigate, but the detective is unsuccessful in pinpointing Cora's extramarital activities.
Top Cast
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Annie Girardot
Cora
François Périer
Daniel
Geneviève Brunet
Isabelle
Gérard Buhr
Henri
Christine Caron
Nurse
Marcelle Arnold
Switchboard operator
Annie Andrel
Cloakroom lady
Piella Sorano
Maria
Hubert Deschamps
Carconi
Pierre Moncorbier
Detective
Lucien Raimbourg
Hospital porter
Michel Seldow
Man with glasses
Henri Virlogeux
Floor boy
Léonce Corne
Vicar
Roger Saget
Edouard
Louis Bugette
Gendarme
Paul Bisciglia
Mechanic
Christian Lude
Journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Charles Dudrumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Charles Dudrumet, Roland Laudenbach
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- La Corde raide
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Bad Panda Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Charles Dudrumet
Jean-Charles Dudrumet, Roland Laudenbach, Michel Lebrun
Maurice Jarre
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Charles Dudrumet
Director
Jean-Charles Dudrumet
Screenplay
Roland Laudenbach
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovers on a Tightrope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lovers on a Tightrope about?
Cora, the wife of a wealthy Parisian businessman, Daniel, is involved in an affair with Henri, an unscrupulous garage mechanic who has set his sights on Cora's fortune. Daniel becomes suspicious and hires a detective to investigate, but the detective is unsuccessful in pinpointing Cora's extramarital activities.
Who directed Lovers on a Tightrope?
Lovers on a Tightrope was directed by Jean-Charles Dudrumet.
Who stars in Lovers on a Tightrope?
The principal cast of Lovers on a Tightrope includes Annie Girardot, François Périer, Geneviève Brunet, Gérard Buhr, Christine Caron.
When was Lovers on a Tightrope released and how long is it?
Lovers on a Tightrope was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Lovers on a Tightrope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lovers on a Tightrope was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Lovers on a Tightrope based on a book or true story?
Lovers on a Tightrope is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Lebrun".