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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alejandro Jodorowsky, Saul Gilbert, Ruth Michelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Alejandro Jodorowsky, Thomas Mann
- Original Score
- Edgar Bischoff
- Original Title
- La cravate
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alejandro Jodorowsky, Saul Gilbert, Ruth Michelly
Alejandro Jodorowsky, Thomas Mann
Edgar Bischoff
Saul Gilbert
Saul Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Director
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Writer
Saul Gilbert
Producer
Ruth Michelly
Costume Design
Edgar Bischoff
Original Music Composer
Saul Gilbert
Editor
Saul Gilbert
Director
Ruth Michelly
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Severed Heads.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Severed Heads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Severed Heads about?
A short mime adaptation of a Thomas Mann story about a Parisian urchin who makes her living selling human heads.
Who directed The Severed Heads?
The Severed Heads was directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, Saul Gilbert, Ruth Michelly.
Who stars in The Severed Heads?
The principal cast of The Severed Heads includes Raymond Devos, Denise Brossot, Rolande Polya, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Saul Gilbert.
When was The Severed Heads released and how long is it?
The Severed Heads was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Severed Heads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Severed Heads was composed by Edgar Bischoff.
Is The Severed Heads based on a book or true story?
The Severed Heads is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Mann".