Cockles and Muscles
Crustacés et coquillages
Synopsis
Crustacés et coquillages is a fresh French comedy film with numerous surprise turnarounds and about the tolerance of a family of four. The family spend an idealistic summer vacation together where each of the family members gets involved in a new or old relationship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Martineau, Olivier Ducastel
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Ducastel, Jacques Martineau
- Original Score
- Philippe Miller
- Original Title
- Crustacés et coquillages
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Bac Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Martineau, Olivier Ducastel
Olivier Ducastel, Jacques Martineau
Philippe Miller
Matthieu Poirot-Delpech
Dominique Galliéni
Nicolas Blanc, Robert Guédiguian
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Miller
Original Music Composer
Nicolas Blanc
Producer
Dominique Galliéni
Editor
Jacques Martineau
Director
Anne-Marie Giacalone
Costume Design
Olivier Ducastel
Director
Robert Guédiguian
Producer
Matthieu Poirot-Delpech
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cockles and Muscles
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What is Cockles and Muscles about?
Crustacés et coquillages is a fresh French comedy film with numerous surprise turnarounds and about the tolerance of a family of four. The family spend an idealistic summer vacation together where each of the family members gets involved in a new or old relationship.
Who directed Cockles and Muscles?
Cockles and Muscles was directed by Jacques Martineau, Olivier Ducastel.
Who stars in Cockles and Muscles?
The principal cast of Cockles and Muscles includes Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Gilbert Melki, Jean-Marc Barr, Jacques Bonnaffé, Édouard Collin.
When was Cockles and Muscles released and how long is it?
Cockles and Muscles was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Cockles and Muscles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cockles and Muscles was composed by Philippe Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cockles and Muscles?
Cockles and Muscles holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).