The Menace
La Menace
Synopsis
Josepha is on the verge eighteen living with her drunken washed up actor uncle. She longs for the companionship of a group of her mo-ped riding peers who dabble in activities on the shady side of a legal dividing line. In order to get the semi-delinquent group to accept her, Josepha runs to the police with a tall tale about the local druggist, Savary. The police are looking for a sex murderer, and Josepha insists Savary is their man. What she does not know, however, can do her considerable damage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Oury
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Poiré, Gérard Oury, Frédéric Dard
- Original Score
- André Hossein
- Original Title
- La Menace
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Oury
Alain Poiré, Gérard Oury, Frédéric Dard
André Hossein
Geneviève Vaury
Alain Poiré
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Poiré
Producer
Gérard Oury
Director
Alain Poiré
Screenplay
Gérard Oury
Screenplay
Geneviève Vaury
Editor
Frédéric Dard
Screenplay
André Hossein
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Menace
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What is The Menace about?
Josepha is on the verge eighteen living with her drunken washed up actor uncle. She longs for the companionship of a group of her mo-ped riding peers who dabble in activities on the shady side of a legal dividing line. In order to get the semi-delinquent group to accept her, Josepha runs to the police with a tall tale about the local druggist, Savary. The police are looking for a sex murderer, and Josepha insists Savary is their man. What she does not know, however, can do her considerable damage.
Who directed The Menace?
The Menace was directed by Gérard Oury.
Who stars in The Menace?
The principal cast of The Menace includes Robert Hossein, Marie-José Nat, Paolo Stoppa, Robert Dalban, Elsa Martinelli.
When was The Menace released and how long is it?
The Menace was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Menace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Menace was composed by André Hossein.