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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19632h 17mFrance

The Infernal Machine

La machine infernale

Topics:#prophecy

Synopsis

A television adaptation of Jean Cocteau's surréalist take on the tragedy of Oedipus.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Claude Loursais
Screenplay & Story
Jean Cocteau
Original Score
Jean Prodromidès
Original Title
La machine infernale
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
2h 17m
Production Studios
Radiodiffusion Télévision Française

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Claude Loursais

Screenplay & Story

Jean Cocteau

Original Score & Music

Jean Prodromidès

Director of Photography

Marc Fossard

Department Leadership Roster

Claude Loursais

Director

Marc Fossard

Director of Photography

Jean Prodromidès

Jean Prodromidès

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Infernal Machine

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Infernal Machine about?

A television adaptation of Jean Cocteau's surréalist take on the tragedy of Oedipus.

Who directed The Infernal Machine?

The Infernal Machine was directed by Claude Loursais.

Who stars in The Infernal Machine?

The principal cast of The Infernal Machine includes Claude Giraud, Silvia Monfort, Germaine Montero, Pierre Asso, André Thorent.

When was The Infernal Machine released and how long is it?

The Infernal Machine was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.

Who composed the musical score for The Infernal Machine?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Infernal Machine was composed by Jean Prodromidès.