Top Cast
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Stéphane Audran
Dominique
Klaus Kinski
Pavel Richko / Torpédo I
Lilli Palmer
Helen
Michel Constantin
Coster
Angelo Infanti
Jean / Gianni
Jean Claudio
Fédor 'La Filature'
Frédéric de Pasquale
Nicolas Baslier Krestowitz
Noëlle Adam
Laurence, Dominique's friend
Philippe March
The effeminate salesman
Christine Fabréga
Sylvianne Collet
Jacques Harden
The Paris police inspector
Micheline Luccioni
The postal worker
Georges Lycan
Torpédo II
Philippine Pascal
The policewoman
Bernard Musson
Fécamp police inspector
Roger Lumont
The truck driver
Robert Favart
The Chief Commissioner
Catherine Jacobsen
Françoise Ormesseq, aka 'La 'boîte aux lettres'
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Cau, Jean Delannoy
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- La Peau de Torpédo
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Comacico, Les Films Copernic, Paramount-Orion Filmproduktion, Roxy Films, Ultra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Delannoy
Jean Cau, Jean Delannoy, Francis Ryck
François de Roubaix
Edmond Séchan
Louisette Hautecœur, Henri Taverna
Luggi Waldleitner, Piero La Mantia, Maurice Jacquin, Turi Vasile
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Delannoy
Director
Jean Cau
Screenplay
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Edmond Séchan
Director of Photography
Louisette Hautecœur
Editor
François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
Henri Taverna
Editor
Jean Delannoy
Screenplay
Piero La Mantia
Producer
Pierre Balmain
Costume Design
Turi Vasile
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only the Cool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Only the Cool about?
A secret agent is murdered by his jealous wife who mistakenly interprets his absences from home as acts of infidelity.
Who directed Only the Cool?
Only the Cool was directed by Jean Delannoy.
Who stars in Only the Cool?
The principal cast of Only the Cool includes Stéphane Audran, Klaus Kinski, Lilli Palmer, Michel Constantin, Angelo Infanti.
When was Only the Cool released and how long is it?
Only the Cool was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Only the Cool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Only the Cool was composed by François de Roubaix.
Is Only the Cool based on a book or true story?
Only the Cool is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Ryck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Only the Cool?
Only the Cool holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).