Hail the Artist
Salut l'artiste
“He lives with his mistress and has an affair with his wife!”
Synopsis
Marcello Mastrioanni stars as aging actor Nicolas whose career has dwindled to TV commercials. Seeking an anchor in his life, Nicolas attempts a reconciliation with his ex-wife. But in this, as in his professional life, Nicolas is doomed to disillusionment and failure.
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Marcello Mastroianni
Nicolas Montei
Jean Rochefort
Clément Chamfort
Françoise Fabian
Peggy
Evelyne Buyle
La débutante qui joue Bérénice
Sylvie Joly
La femme du photographe
Carla Gravina
Elisabeth Montei
Maurice Barrier
René, un acteur
Maurice Risch
un photographe
Robert Dalban
le réceptionniste de l'hôtel
Dominique De Keuchel
Rodrigue Montei
Gérard Jugnot
un technicien (uncredited)
Yves Robert
le metteur en scène de théâtre (uncredited)
Xavier Gélin
Zeller, un jeune réalisateur (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Robert
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Loup Dabadie, Yves Robert
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- Salut l'artiste
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont International, Les Productions de la Guéville, Euro International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Robert
Jean-Loup Dabadie, Yves Robert
Vladimir Cosma
Jean Penzer
Ghislaine Desjonquères
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Robert
Director
Jean-Loup Dabadie
Writer
Yves Robert
Writer
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
Théobald Meurisse
Production Design
Annie Guesnel
Costume Design
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Ghislaine Desjonquères
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hail the Artist
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What is Hail the Artist about?
Marcello Mastrioanni stars as aging actor Nicolas whose career has dwindled to TV commercials. Seeking an anchor in his life, Nicolas attempts a reconciliation with his ex-wife. But in this, as in his professional life, Nicolas is doomed to disillusionment and failure.
Who directed Hail the Artist?
Hail the Artist was directed by Yves Robert.
Who stars in Hail the Artist?
The principal cast of Hail the Artist includes Marcello Mastroianni, Jean Rochefort, Françoise Fabian, Evelyne Buyle, Sylvie Joly.
When was Hail the Artist released and how long is it?
Hail the Artist was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Hail the Artist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hail the Artist was composed by Vladimir Cosma.