Black Humor
La muerte viaja demasiado
Synopsis
A unique black comedy consisting of three episodes on the same theme: death. In a circus, trapeze artist Wilma is going to get rid of a rival during a "magic act" performed by an amateur. A strange widow comes to inquire about the services of a new marriage agency. A peasant woman tormented by a bug in her ear barges into a healer's house.
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Pierre Brasseur
Le guérisseur - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Jean Richard
Polyte - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Sylvie
La mère Belhomme - segment 1 'La Bestiole" (as Louise Sylvie)
Alida Valli
The Widow - segment 3 'La cornacchia'
Pauline Carton
La Rapet - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Paulette Dubost
segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Robert Arnoux
segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Jacques Marin
segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Jean Martinelli
segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Pierre Repp
segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Emma Penella
Miss Wilma - segment 2 'La Mandrilla - Miss Wilma'
José Luis López Vázquez
Jacinto - segment 2 'La Mandrilla - Miss Wilma'
Leo Anchóriz
Gayton - segment 2 'La Mandrilla - Miss Wilma'
Madame Parlow
segment 2 'La Mandrilla - Miss Wilma'
Agustín González
segment 2 'La Mandrilla - Miss Wilma'
Alicia Hermida
segment 2 'La Mandrilla - Miss Wilma'
Daja-Tarto
segment 2 'La Mandrilla - Miss Wilma'
Goyo Lebrero
segment 2 'La Mandrilla - Miss Wilma'
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Autant-Lara, José María Forqué, Giancarlo Zagni
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Bost, Jean Aurenche, Guy de Maupassant
- Original Score
- René Cloërec, Coriolano Gori, Adolfo Waitzman
- Original Title
- La muerte viaja demasiado
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Época Films, Sagittario Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Autant-Lara, José María Forqué, Giancarlo Zagni
Pierre Bost, Jean Aurenche, Guy de Maupassant
René Cloërec, Coriolano Gori, Adolfo Waitzman
Gilbert Chain, Mario Fioretti, Juan Mariné
Luciano Cavalieri, Madeleine Gug, Petra de Nieva
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Autant-Lara
Director
Pierre Bost
Writer
Jean Aurenche
Writer
Guy de Maupassant
Writer
José María Forqué
Director
Giancarlo Zagni
Director
René Cloërec
Original Music Composer
Coriolano Gori
Original Music Composer
Adolfo Waitzman
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Chain
Director of Photography
Mario Fioretti
Director of Photography
Juan Mariné
Director of Photography
Luciano Cavalieri
Editor
Madeleine Gug
Editor
Petra de Nieva
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Humor
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What is Black Humor about?
A unique black comedy consisting of three episodes on the same theme: death. In a circus, trapeze artist Wilma is going to get rid of a rival during a "magic act" performed by an amateur. A strange widow comes to inquire about the services of a new marriage agency. A peasant woman tormented by a bug in her ear barges into a healer's house.
Who directed Black Humor?
Black Humor was directed by Claude Autant-Lara, José María Forqué, Giancarlo Zagni.
Who stars in Black Humor?
The principal cast of Black Humor includes Pierre Brasseur, Jean Richard, Sylvie, Alida Valli, Pauline Carton.
When was Black Humor released and how long is it?
Black Humor was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Humor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Humor was composed by René Cloërec, Coriolano Gori, Adolfo Waitzman.