The Little Boy from the Lift
Le Petit Garçon de l'ascenseur
Synopsis
A young boy is hired as a lift attendant in a grand hotel when his mother dies. To fulfill his dream, he takes part in a competition organized by the manager, and wins 1st prize: a two-day stay in one of the princely suites. He wants to share the experience with his young girlfriend, the florist, but discovers that she has betrayed him and returns to her elevator.
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Alain Dekok
Jules Ansionnaz
Mireille Nègre
Mireille
Marcel Dalio
Antonio
Michel de Ré
Max Garreau
Michel Etcheverry
Mr. Maillet
Lucien Nat
President
Jacques Monod
Me Hérault
Louis Seigner
Uncle Anselme
Bella Arbenz
Cathy Baïeff
Maurice Caffarelli
Jany Clair
Alain Franco
Simone Guisin
Anne Hunter
Mrs. McFersen
Jean Lanier
Dominique Lion
Annie Luppi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Boulanger, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Louise de Vilmorin, Paul Vialar
- Original Title
- Le Petit Garçon de l'ascenseur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- SNC, Les Films Pomereu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Daniel Boulanger, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Louise de Vilmorin, Paul Vialar
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Boy from the Lift
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What is The Little Boy from the Lift about?
A young boy is hired as a lift attendant in a grand hotel when his mother dies. To fulfill his dream, he takes part in a competition organized by the manager, and wins 1st prize: a two-day stay in one of the princely suites. He wants to share the experience with his young girlfriend, the florist, but discovers that she has betrayed him and returns to her elevator.
Who directed The Little Boy from the Lift?
The Little Boy from the Lift was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Who stars in The Little Boy from the Lift?
The principal cast of The Little Boy from the Lift includes Alain Dekok, Mireille Nègre, Marcel Dalio, Michel de Ré, Michel Etcheverry.
When was The Little Boy from the Lift released and how long is it?
The Little Boy from the Lift was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Little Boy from the Lift based on a book or true story?
The Little Boy from the Lift is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Vialar".