The Acrobat
L'Acrobate
Synopsis
Leon who works as a bathhouse attendant discovers a passion for the tango that will change his life. He falls in love with Fumée, a young and pretty prostitute who becomes his partner in tango contests.
Top Cast
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Claude Melki
Léon
Laurence Bru
Fumée
Micheline Dax
Mrs. Lamour
Édith Scob
Valentine
Guy Marchand
Robert Pottier aka 'Ramon le Gominé'
Marion Game
Lili
Charlotte Alexandra
Louise
Jeane Manson
Dolly
Serge Martina
Narcisse
Patrick Laval
Romeo
Gérard Monceau
Claude Chebel
Presenter of the competition
Georges Firdman
Georges
Tony Ripoll
Rosy Firdman
Rosy
Yveline Semeria
Pierrette, prostitute / Rosita
Christine Féral
Boldine
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Daniel Pollet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Daniel Pollet, Jacques Lourcelles
- Original Score
- Antoine Duhamel
- Original Title
- L'Acrobate
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Contrechamp, Ilios Films, Les films du Chef-Lieu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Jean-Daniel Pollet, Jacques Lourcelles
Antoine Duhamel
Alain Levent
Jean-Daniel Pollet, Jean-François Davy, Brigitte Thomasgruel
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Writer
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Producer
Jacques Lourcelles
Writer
Alain Levent
Director of Photography
Jean-François Davy
Producer
Brigitte Thomasgruel
Producer
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Director
Antoine Duhamel
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Acrobat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Acrobat about?
Leon who works as a bathhouse attendant discovers a passion for the tango that will change his life. He falls in love with Fumée, a young and pretty prostitute who becomes his partner in tango contests.
Who directed The Acrobat?
The Acrobat was directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet.
Who stars in The Acrobat?
The principal cast of The Acrobat includes Claude Melki, Laurence Bru, Micheline Dax, Édith Scob, Guy Marchand.
When was The Acrobat released and how long is it?
The Acrobat was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Acrobat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Acrobat was composed by Antoine Duhamel.