Unusual Tales
Histoires extraordinaires à faire peur ou à faire rire...
Synopsis
A group of policemen look over three murder cases including a cutthroat that prays on young women, a madman that hid his deformed landlord's corpse in the floor, and a wine aficionado who buries his friend alive.
Top Cast
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Fernand Ledoux
Montrésor
Suzy Carrier
Léontine
Jules Berry
Fortunato
Paul Frankeur
Dugelay
Olivier Hussenot
Truffault
Marina de Berg
Eugénie
Roger Rafal
Jean-François Laley
Lafarge
Pierre Collet
Cotin / François
Jandeline
Aglaé
Fernand Gilbert
The Peddler
Henri San Juan
Arnold
Jacques Dufilho
The Drunken Conscript
Martial Rèbe
Barnabé
Barbara Val
Pierre Moncorbier
Maurice Chevit
Emile Chopitel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Faurez
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Faurez
- Original Score
- Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- Histoires extraordinaires à faire peur ou à faire rire...
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Armor Films, Interfrance Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Faurez
Jean Faurez, Edgar Allan Poe, Guy Decomble, Thomas De Quincey
Georges Van Parys
Louis Page
Suzanne de Troeye
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Faurez
Screenplay
Louis Page
Director of Photography
Jean Faurez
Director
Suzanne de Troeye
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unusual Tales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Unusual Tales about?
A group of policemen look over three murder cases including a cutthroat that prays on young women, a madman that hid his deformed landlord's corpse in the floor, and a wine aficionado who buries his friend alive.
Who directed Unusual Tales?
Unusual Tales was directed by Jean Faurez.
Who stars in Unusual Tales?
The principal cast of Unusual Tales includes Fernand Ledoux, Suzy Carrier, Jules Berry, Paul Frankeur, Olivier Hussenot.
When was Unusual Tales released and how long is it?
Unusual Tales was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Unusual Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unusual Tales was composed by Georges Van Parys.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Unusual Tales?
Unusual Tales holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).