Smuggler's Ball
Le Banquet des Fraudeurs
Synopsis
Smuggler's Ball is the English-language title for this French-Belgian seriocomedy. The action takes place along the borders separating Belgium, Holland and France. It is here that the worldly Pierre (J. P. Kieran) carries on a profitable smuggling operation, all the while romancing Siska (Christian Lenier), the daughter of a local customs official. Various subplots and secondary characters weave in and out as the plotline guides the viewer through the WW II years. Towards the end, the story shifts gears when the Benelux Frontier Agreement eliminates all government regulations. The film's screenplay is by Charles Spaak, himself the descendant of a Belgian political family, and thus well-versed in bureaucracy and red tape.
Top Cast
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Françoise Rosay
Gabrielle Demeuse
Jean-Pierre Kérien
Pierre
Christiane Lénier
Siska van Moll
Daniel Ivernel
Jef - le délégué syndical
Yves Deniaud
Le brigadier Achille Van Moll
Eva Ingeborg Scholz
Elsa Menzler
Karl John
Hans
Käthe Haack
Moeder van Elsa
Kurt Großkurth
Dikke Charles
André Valmy
Le douanier Louis
Arthur Devère
Gus
Raymond Pellegrin
Michel Demeuse
Maryse Paillet
Kobi
Charles Mahieu
Luitenant van de rijkswacht
Robert Lussac
Smokkelaar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Storck
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Spaak
- Original Title
- Le Banquet des Fraudeurs
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- EFilm, Tevefilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Storck
Charles Spaak
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Storck
Director
Charles Spaak
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smuggler's Ball
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What is Smuggler's Ball about?
Smuggler's Ball is the English-language title for this French-Belgian seriocomedy. The action takes place along the borders separating Belgium, Holland and France. It is here that the worldly Pierre (J. P. Kieran) carries on a profitable smuggling operation, all the while romancing Siska (Christian Lenier), the daughter of a local customs official. Various subplots and secondary characters weave in and out as the plotline guides the viewer through the WW II years. Towards the end, the story shifts gears when the Benelux Frontier Agreement eliminates all government regulations. The film's screenplay is by Charles Spaak, himself the descendant of a Belgian political family, and thus well-versed in bureaucracy and red tape.
Who directed Smuggler's Ball?
Smuggler's Ball was directed by Henri Storck.
Who stars in Smuggler's Ball?
The principal cast of Smuggler's Ball includes Françoise Rosay, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Christiane Lénier, Daniel Ivernel, Yves Deniaud.
When was Smuggler's Ball released and how long is it?
Smuggler's Ball was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.