The Mischief Makers
Les Mistons
Synopsis
A group of young boys develops a crush on a girl, leading to jealousy toward her boyfriend. They scheme to disrupt their relationship, and when the boyfriend catches one of them spying, he punishes him harshly. In retaliation, the boys attempt to make the girl doubt her boyfriend's love.
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Gérard Blain
Gérard
Bernadette Lafont
Bernadette Jouve
Michel François
Narrator (voice)
Alain Baldy
Kid (uncredited)
Robert Bulle
Kid (uncredited)
Henri Demaegdt
Kid (uncredited)
Dimitri Moretti
Kid (uncredited)
Daniel Ricaulx
Kid (uncredited)
Jean-Claude Brialy
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Screenplay & Story
- François Truffaut
- Original Score
- Maurice Le Roux
- Original Title
- Les Mistons
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Carrosse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Truffaut
François Truffaut, Maurice Pons
Maurice Le Roux
Jean Malige
Cécile Decugis
Department Leadership Roster
François Truffaut
Director
Jean Malige
Director of Photography
Maurice Le Roux
Original Music Composer
Cécile Decugis
Editor
François Truffaut
Screenplay
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What is The Mischief Makers about?
A group of young boys develops a crush on a girl, leading to jealousy toward her boyfriend. They scheme to disrupt their relationship, and when the boyfriend catches one of them spying, he punishes him harshly. In retaliation, the boys attempt to make the girl doubt her boyfriend's love.
Who directed The Mischief Makers?
The Mischief Makers was directed by François Truffaut.
Who stars in The Mischief Makers?
The principal cast of The Mischief Makers includes Gérard Blain, Bernadette Lafont, Michel François, Alain Baldy, Robert Bulle.
When was The Mischief Makers released and how long is it?
The Mischief Makers was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mischief Makers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mischief Makers was composed by Maurice Le Roux.