Symphony for a Massacre
Symphonie pour un massacre
Synopsis
A band of gangsters devise a plan to steal a game contested between two drug gangs of drug traffickers: the five fraudsters will face bigger problems than them.
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SYMPHONY FOR A MASSACRE (1963) - Re-release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-06
Top Cast
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Michel Auclair
Clavet
Claude Dauphin
Valoti
Charles Vanel
Paoli
Jean Rochefort
Jabeke
Michèle Mercier
Madeleine Clavet
José Giovanni
Moreau
Daniela Rocca
Hélène Valoti
Marcello Pagliero
Cerutti (uncredited)
Claude Cerval
(uncredited)
Jean Degrave
Games room employee (uncredited)
Maurice Garrel
(uncredited)
Billy Kearns
American customer (uncredited)
Pierre Mirat
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Screenplay & Story
- José Giovanni, Claude Sautet, Jacques Deray, Alain Reynaud-Fourton
- Original Score
- Michel Magne
- Original Title
- Symphonie pour un massacre
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, Dear Film, Ultra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Deray
José Giovanni, Claude Sautet, Jacques Deray, Alain Reynaud-Fourton
Michel Magne
Claude Renoir
Paul Cayatte
Julien Derode
Department Leadership Roster
José Giovanni
Writer
Claude Sautet
Writer
Jacques Deray
Writer
Julien Derode
Producer
Paul Cayatte
Editor
Jacques Deray
Director
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Michel Magne
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Symphony for a Massacre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Symphony for a Massacre about?
A band of gangsters devise a plan to steal a game contested between two drug gangs of drug traffickers: the five fraudsters will face bigger problems than them.
Who directed Symphony for a Massacre?
Symphony for a Massacre was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in Symphony for a Massacre?
The principal cast of Symphony for a Massacre includes Michel Auclair, Claude Dauphin, Charles Vanel, Jean Rochefort, Michèle Mercier.
When was Symphony for a Massacre released and how long is it?
Symphony for a Massacre was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Symphony for a Massacre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Symphony for a Massacre was composed by Michel Magne.
Is Symphony for a Massacre based on a book or true story?
Symphony for a Massacre is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alain Reynaud-Fourton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Symphony for a Massacre?
Symphony for a Massacre holds official age classifications: FR: TP.