The Devil in the Box
Le Diable dans la boîte
Synopsis
Alain Brissot, an executive in a major company, was made redundant following a redundancy plan, but decided to put up a fight by continuing to occupy his office against all odds... He soon went on hunger strike, and, after many ups and downs, ended up taking back the job of his former manager, who had himself been ousted following the failure of a lucrative contract with an African country.
Top Cast
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Jean Rochefort
Alain Brissot
Dominique Labourier
Liliane
Michael Lonsdale
Georges Aubert
Anouk Ferjac
Madame Brissot
Micheline Presle
Madame Aubert
Alexandre Rignault
President Lelong
Bernard Haller
Gérard Bourdeilles
Bernard Le Coq
Allard
Victor Garrivier
Sborowsky
Benoît Allemane
Philippe Brizard
Christian Clavier
Renaud
Jean Davy
Ballancourt
David Gabison
Yves Gasc
Bassody
Marcel Imhoff
Jacques Lalande
René Lafleur
Flutist
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Lary
- Original Title
- Le Diable dans la boîte
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Société Française de Production (SFP), Madeline Films, France•3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Lary
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Lary
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil in the Box
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What is The Devil in the Box about?
Alain Brissot, an executive in a major company, was made redundant following a redundancy plan, but decided to put up a fight by continuing to occupy his office against all odds... He soon went on hunger strike, and, after many ups and downs, ended up taking back the job of his former manager, who had himself been ousted following the failure of a lucrative contract with an African country.
Who directed The Devil in the Box?
The Devil in the Box was directed by Pierre Lary.
Who stars in The Devil in the Box?
The principal cast of The Devil in the Box includes Jean Rochefort, Dominique Labourier, Michael Lonsdale, Anouk Ferjac, Micheline Presle.
When was The Devil in the Box released and how long is it?
The Devil in the Box was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.