Itinerary of a Spoiled Child
Itinéraire d'un enfant gâté
Synopsis
A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Sam Lion
Richard Anconina
Albert Duvivier aka Al, Sam's fired employee
Marie-Sophie L.
Victoria, daughter of Sam
Jean-Philippe Chatrier
Jean-Philippe Lion, son of Sam
Lio
Yvette, Sam's first wife
Daniel Gélin
Pierre Duvivier, Albert's father
Béatrice Agenin
Corinne Lion, Victoria's mother
Michel Beaune
Maître Vergne, Sam's notary
Pierre Vernier
Priest of Sam
Gila von Weitershausen
German tourist in Africa
Philippe Lorin
Sam's Doctor
Annie Philippe
Sam's secretary
Céline Caussimon
Al's sister
Alexis Gruss
Monsieur Loyal
Nicolas Mallet
Sam at 3 years old
Firmin Gruss
Sam at 7 years old
Stephan Gruss
Sam at 16 years old
Paul Belmondo
Sam at 20 years old
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Lelouch
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Itinéraire d'un enfant gâté
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- TF1 Films Production, Cerito Films, Les Films 13
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch
Francis Lai
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Sophie Bhaud
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Claude Lelouch
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Lelouch
Director
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Director of Photography
Mic Cheminal
Costume Design
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Sophie Bhaud
Editor
Claude Lelouch
Writer
Jacques Bufnoir
Production Design
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Producer
Claude Lelouch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Itinerary of a Spoiled Child about?
A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.
Who directed Itinerary of a Spoiled Child?
Itinerary of a Spoiled Child was directed by Claude Lelouch.
Who stars in Itinerary of a Spoiled Child?
The principal cast of Itinerary of a Spoiled Child includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Richard Anconina, Marie-Sophie L., Jean-Philippe Chatrier, Lio.
When was Itinerary of a Spoiled Child released and how long is it?
Itinerary of a Spoiled Child was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Itinerary of a Spoiled Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Itinerary of a Spoiled Child was composed by Francis Lai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Itinerary of a Spoiled Child?
Itinerary of a Spoiled Child holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).