The Hurried Man
L'Homme pressé
Synopsis
Art collector Pierre Niox rushes through life, lives a frantic life, does everything in full speed -- searching for and acquiring works of art or real estate, marrying or even dying -- and in total disregard for any kind of morality. His misdeeds finally turn on him and destroy him.
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Alain Delon
Pierre Niox
Mireille Darc
Edwige De Bois-Rosé
Michel Duchaussoy
Placide Justin
Monica Guerritore
Marie De Bois-Rosé
André Falcon
Maurice, Expert
Marie Déa
Madame De Bois-Rosé, the Mother
Christian Barbier
Cardiologist
Stefano Patrizi
Vivien
Geoffrey Carey
Decorator
Muriel Catalá
Katia
Henri Attal
Auction Room Employee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Frank, Paul Morand, Maurice Rheims
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- L'Homme pressé
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Adel Productions, Irrigazione Cinematografica, Lira Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Édouard Molinaro
Christopher Frank, Paul Morand, Maurice Rheims
Carlo Rustichelli
Jean Charvein, Maurice Fellous
Monique Isnardon, Robert Isnardon
Ralph Baum, Alain Delon, Raymond Danon
Department Leadership Roster
Édouard Molinaro
Director
Christopher Frank
Writer
Paul Morand
Writer
Maurice Rheims
Writer
Ralph Baum
Producer
Alain Delon
Producer
Raymond Danon
Producer
Monique Isnardon
Editor
Robert Isnardon
Editor
Jean Charvein
Director of Photography
Maurice Fellous
Director of Photography
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hurried Man
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What is The Hurried Man about?
Art collector Pierre Niox rushes through life, lives a frantic life, does everything in full speed -- searching for and acquiring works of art or real estate, marrying or even dying -- and in total disregard for any kind of morality. His misdeeds finally turn on him and destroy him.
Who directed The Hurried Man?
The Hurried Man was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Who stars in The Hurried Man?
The principal cast of The Hurried Man includes Alain Delon, Mireille Darc, Michel Duchaussoy, Monica Guerritore, André Falcon.
When was The Hurried Man released and how long is it?
The Hurried Man was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hurried Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hurried Man was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hurried Man?
The Hurried Man holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).