The Idols
Les Idoles
Synopsis
This satire concerns three French singing idols and their attempt to stay in the public eye. A press conference, backstage hedonism, psychedelia, manipulative managers and disc jockeys are portrayed as the pop culture is thoroughly and effectively lampooned in this independent feature.
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Les Idoles - Les Rollsticks - "L'idéal de l'idole"
Type: Clip • Published 2007-12-12
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Bulle Ogier
'Gigi la Folle'
Pierre Clémenti
'Charly le Surineur'
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
'Simon le Magicien'
Valérie Lagrange
Rosine
Michèle Moretti
Mrs. Canasson
Joël Barbouth
Mr. Canasson
Philippe Bruneau
Mr. Camel
Marie-Claude Breton
'La Nyasse'
Stéphane Vilar
Patrick Greussay
Jacques Zins
Didier Léon
Didier Malherbe
Bernadette Lafont
Sister Hilarité
Marianne di Vettimo
Daniel Pommereulle
Francis Girod
Pécuchet
Jean-Marie Serreau
Commissioner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin
- Original Score
- Patrick Greussay, Stéphane Vilar
- Original Title
- Les Idoles
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- International Thanos Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin
Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin
Patrick Greussay, Stéphane Vilar
Jean Eustache, Francine Grubert
Department Leadership Roster
Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin
Director
Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin
Writer
Jean Eustache
Editor
Francine Grubert
Editor
Laurent Gire
Production Design
Jean Bouquin
Costume Design
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What is The Idols about?
This satire concerns three French singing idols and their attempt to stay in the public eye. A press conference, backstage hedonism, psychedelia, manipulative managers and disc jockeys are portrayed as the pop culture is thoroughly and effectively lampooned in this independent feature.
Who directed The Idols?
The Idols was directed by Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin.
Who stars in The Idols?
The principal cast of The Idols includes Bulle Ogier, Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Valérie Lagrange, Michèle Moretti.
When was The Idols released and how long is it?
The Idols was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idols?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idols was composed by Patrick Greussay, Stéphane Vilar.