A Bomb for a Dictator
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Synopsis
RY A revolution breaks out in a South American country while its cruel dictator is on a trip to France. The rebels have made careful plans to blow up the dictator's private plane as he returns, but at the last second he changes plans and travels on a commercial flight. The rebels then must make a difficult decision: they must either blow up a flight filled with innocent passengers, or else allow the dictator to return home and take brutal reprisals against the leaders of the uprising.
Top Cast
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Pierre Fresnay
Luis Vargas
Michel Auclair
Diego Dias
Françoise Fabian
Mlle Lambert
Grégoire Aslan
Le général Antonio Ribéra
Tilda Thamar
Juana Ribéra
Betty Schneider
Lili
Pierre Tabard
Sevelli
José Lewgoy
Ramirez
Véronique Deschamps
René Alone
Jean Chapot
Geneviève Antonelli
Luce Aubertin
Georges Debret
André Bonnardel
François Marié
Pierre Cosson
Bernard Privat
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Joffé
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Joffé, Jean Le Vitte
- Original Score
- Paul Misraki
- Original Title
- Les fanatiques
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Cinégraphic, Coopérative Générale du Cinéma Français, Films Régent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Joffé
Alex Joffé, Jean Le Vitte
Paul Misraki
Léonce-Henri Burel
Raymond Lamy
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Joffé
Director
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
Alex Joffé
Screenplay
Raymond Lamy
Editor
Paul Misraki
Original Music Composer
Jean Le Vitte
Screenplay
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What is A Bomb for a Dictator about?
RY A revolution breaks out in a South American country while its cruel dictator is on a trip to France. The rebels have made careful plans to blow up the dictator's private plane as he returns, but at the last second he changes plans and travels on a commercial flight. The rebels then must make a difficult decision: they must either blow up a flight filled with innocent passengers, or else allow the dictator to return home and take brutal reprisals against the leaders of the uprising.
Who directed A Bomb for a Dictator?
A Bomb for a Dictator was directed by Alex Joffé.
Who stars in A Bomb for a Dictator?
The principal cast of A Bomb for a Dictator includes Pierre Fresnay, Michel Auclair, Françoise Fabian, Grégoire Aslan, Tilda Thamar.
When was A Bomb for a Dictator released and how long is it?
A Bomb for a Dictator was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for A Bomb for a Dictator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bomb for a Dictator was composed by Paul Misraki.