The $2 Haircut
La coupe à dix francs
Synopsis
The furniture factory in which all the young guys in this film work is also full of older workers who make fun of their long hair, which for them is a badge of their independence. The boss, particularly, thinks long hair on men is dirty. When they refuse to cut their hair, he finds an excuse to fire them. The meaning of long hair is felt particularly deeply for one fellow, a painter, who, when he succumbs to his fathers' pleas that he cut his hair, turns his paintings to the wall and burns himself to death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Condroyer
- Original Title
- La coupe à dix francs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- R.O.C., Paris-Cannes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Condroyer
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Condroyer
Director
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What is The $2 Haircut about?
The furniture factory in which all the young guys in this film work is also full of older workers who make fun of their long hair, which for them is a badge of their independence. The boss, particularly, thinks long hair on men is dirty. When they refuse to cut their hair, he finds an excuse to fire them. The meaning of long hair is felt particularly deeply for one fellow, a painter, who, when he succumbs to his fathers' pleas that he cut his hair, turns his paintings to the wall and burns himself to death.
Who directed The $2 Haircut?
The $2 Haircut was directed by Philippe Condroyer.
Who stars in The $2 Haircut?
The principal cast of The $2 Haircut includes Didier Sauvegrain, Roselyne Vuillaume, Alain Noël, Jean-Pierre Frescaline.
When was The $2 Haircut released and how long is it?
The $2 Haircut was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.