The Ostrich Has Two Eggs
Les Œufs de l'autruche
Synopsis
A father discovers one day that one of his sons is a homosexual and the other, is the "gigolo" of a Japanese countess. He is first horrified, but finally accepts the situation because it brings him economical advantages.
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Pierre Fresnay
Hippolyte Barjus
Simone Renant
Thérèse Barjus
Georges Poujouly
Roger Barjus
Mady Berry
Leonie
Hubert Buthion
Gérard Dorsen
Paul Mercey
The talkative bartender
Pénélope Portrait
Yoko Tani
Yoko
Guy Bertil
The journalist
André Roussin
Henri
Marguerite Pierry
Mrs. Grombert
François Chaumette
Mr. Marlatier, a guest at the couture night (uncredited)
Jacqueline Doyen
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Original Title
- Les Œufs de l'autruche
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Vauban Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys de La Patellière
Department Leadership Roster
Denys de La Patellière
Director
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What is The Ostrich Has Two Eggs about?
A father discovers one day that one of his sons is a homosexual and the other, is the "gigolo" of a Japanese countess. He is first horrified, but finally accepts the situation because it brings him economical advantages.
Who directed The Ostrich Has Two Eggs?
The Ostrich Has Two Eggs was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Who stars in The Ostrich Has Two Eggs?
The principal cast of The Ostrich Has Two Eggs includes Pierre Fresnay, Simone Renant, Georges Poujouly, Mady Berry, Hubert Buthion.
When was The Ostrich Has Two Eggs released and how long is it?
The Ostrich Has Two Eggs was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.