Wasteland
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Synopsis
On the outskirts of Parisian council housing estates lies a vast wasteland that still retains its mysteries in this day and age, and serves as a refuge for people who, in their spare time, escape or are often ejected from their overcrowded dwellings. They form small, rather harmless bands, share their first secrets, build up their "treasures" and submit to strict rituals. The sanctity of their rebellions is underscored by initiation through blindfolded jumping and a blood test. An impossible love story is born between two members of the same clan, Dan, a beautiful, tomboyish girl, and Lucky, a sweet but feisty boy.
Top Cast
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Danièle Gaubert
Dan
Roland Lesaffre
Big Chief
Maurice Caffarelli
Lucky
Constantin Andrieu
Marcel
Jean-Louis Bras
Babar
Alfonso Mathis
Hans
Claudine Auger
Prisunic
Georges Wilson
Maître J.Royer
Dominique Dieudonné
Le râleur
Denise Vernac
Marcel's Mother
François Nocher
Pierre Richard
Dominique Davray
Dan's mother
Simone Berthier
Babar's mother
Pierre Collet
Lucky's father
Pierre Parel
Anne Béranger
Gib Grossac
Announcer for the show at the funfair
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Carné
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Jeanson, Hal Ellson, Henri-François Rey, Marcel Carné
- Original Score
- Francis Lemarque
- Original Title
- Terrain vague
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Films Rive Gauche, gray-film, Jolly Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Carné
Henri Jeanson, Hal Ellson, Henri-François Rey, Marcel Carné
Francis Lemarque
Claude Renoir
Henri Rust, Marguerite Renoir
Louis Dolivet
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Carné
Director
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Henri Rust
Editor
Henri-François Rey
Writer
Marcel Carné
Writer
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Louis Dolivet
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wasteland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wasteland about?
On the outskirts of Parisian council housing estates lies a vast wasteland that still retains its mysteries in this day and age, and serves as a refuge for people who, in their spare time, escape or are often ejected from their overcrowded dwellings. They form small, rather harmless bands, share their first secrets, build up their "treasures" and submit to strict rituals. The sanctity of their rebellions is underscored by initiation through blindfolded jumping and a blood test. An impossible love story is born between two members of the same clan, Dan, a beautiful, tomboyish girl, and Lucky, a sweet but feisty boy.
Who directed Wasteland?
Wasteland was directed by Marcel Carné.
Who stars in Wasteland?
The principal cast of Wasteland includes Danièle Gaubert, Roland Lesaffre, Maurice Caffarelli, Constantin Andrieu, Jean-Louis Bras.
When was Wasteland released and how long is it?
Wasteland was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Wasteland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wasteland was composed by Francis Lemarque.
Is Wasteland based on a book or true story?
Wasteland is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hal Ellson".