The Clutching Foot
Le Pied qui étreint
Synopsis
The famous scientific detective Justin Crécelle and his faithful assistant Walter Jymson seek to halt the deeds of the "Clutching Foot" gang, who attempt to kidnap Hélène, the fiancée of Justin, in both possible and ridiculous ways. The film is a spoof of the Les Vampires serials, with Musidora appearing in one episode in costume.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Feyder
- Original Title
- Le Pied qui étreint
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Feyder
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Jacques Feyder
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What is The Clutching Foot about?
The famous scientific detective Justin Crécelle and his faithful assistant Walter Jymson seek to halt the deeds of the "Clutching Foot" gang, who attempt to kidnap Hélène, the fiancée of Justin, in both possible and ridiculous ways. The film is a spoof of the Les Vampires serials, with Musidora appearing in one episode in costume.
Who directed The Clutching Foot?
The Clutching Foot was directed by Jacques Feyder.
Who stars in The Clutching Foot?
The principal cast of The Clutching Foot includes André Roanne, Musidora, Kitty Hott, René Poyen.
When was The Clutching Foot released and how long is it?
The Clutching Foot was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.