The Dreadful
Les Affreux
Synopsis
César Dandieu is an honest cashier in an oil company, and Fernand Mouchette an absent-minded inventor. The latter comes to propose a new type of carburetor to the company when César has to hand in the day's takings to his superior.
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Pierre Fresnay
César Dandieu
Darry Cowl
Fernand Mouchette
Anne Collette
Adèle
Louis Seigner
Lebreteuil
Jacques Charon
Monestier
Hubert Deschamps
Pomaret
André Brunot
le directeur des Pétroles
Michel Galabru
Pelou
Jean Ozenne
le capitaine
Madeleine Barbulée
La secrétaire
Robert Lombard
l'employé de la banque
François Périer
Commentaire
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Allégret
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Jardin, Jean Marsan, Marc Allégret
- Original Title
- Les Affreux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Allégret
Pascal Jardin, Jean Marsan, Marc Allégret
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Allégret
Director
Pascal Jardin
Writer
Jean Marsan
Writer
Marc Allégret
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dreadful
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What is The Dreadful about?
César Dandieu is an honest cashier in an oil company, and Fernand Mouchette an absent-minded inventor. The latter comes to propose a new type of carburetor to the company when César has to hand in the day's takings to his superior.
Who directed The Dreadful?
The Dreadful was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in The Dreadful?
The principal cast of The Dreadful includes Pierre Fresnay, Darry Cowl, Anne Collette, Louis Seigner, Jacques Charon.
When was The Dreadful released and how long is it?
The Dreadful was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.