The Golden Fish
Histoire d'un poisson rouge
Synopsis
A silent, lyrical short in which a boy’s newly won goldfish is threatened by the family cat, and saved through a quiet act of animal solidarity.
Top Cast
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Source: IMDB (Cannes)
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmond Séchan
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Mauge, Edmond Séchan
- Original Score
- André Hodeir, Henri Crolla
- Original Title
- Histoire d'un poisson rouge
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Requins Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmond Séchan
Roger Mauge, Edmond Séchan
André Hodeir, Henri Crolla
Georges Alépée
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Producer
Roger Mauge
Writer
Georges Alépée
Editor
Edmond Séchan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Fish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Golden Fish about?
A silent, lyrical short in which a boy’s newly won goldfish is threatened by the family cat, and saved through a quiet act of animal solidarity.
Who directed The Golden Fish?
The Golden Fish was directed by Edmond Séchan.
Who stars in The Golden Fish?
The principal cast of The Golden Fish includes Louis Paul, Gilbert Hughes, Jean-Marie Maillols.
When was The Golden Fish released and how long is it?
The Golden Fish was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Golden Fish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golden Fish was composed by André Hodeir, Henri Crolla.