Ballad for a Hoodlum
Ballade pour un voyou
Synopsis
Vincent Vivant agrees to Stephan the spy's proposal: he is to cross the border with a mysterious suitcase.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude-Jean Bonnardot
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude-Jean Bonnardot, Jacqueline Sundstrom, Alexandre Tabor
- Original Score
- Samson François
- Original Title
- Ballade pour un voyou
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Editions Cinégraphiques
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude-Jean Bonnardot
Claude-Jean Bonnardot, Jacqueline Sundstrom, Alexandre Tabor
Samson François
Jean Badal
Ginette Boudet
Jean Thuillier
Department Leadership Roster
Claude-Jean Bonnardot
Director
Jean Thuillier
Producer
Samson François
Original Music Composer
Jean Badal
Director of Photography
Ginette Boudet
Editor
Jacques d'Ovidio
Production Design
Claude-Jean Bonnardot
Screenplay
Jacqueline Sundstrom
Screenplay
Alexandre Tabor
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballad for a Hoodlum
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What is Ballad for a Hoodlum about?
Vincent Vivant agrees to Stephan the spy's proposal: he is to cross the border with a mysterious suitcase.
Who directed Ballad for a Hoodlum?
Ballad for a Hoodlum was directed by Claude-Jean Bonnardot.
Who stars in Ballad for a Hoodlum?
The principal cast of Ballad for a Hoodlum includes Laurent Terzieff, Hildegard Knef, Michel Vitold, Daniel Emilfork, Étienne Bierry.
When was Ballad for a Hoodlum released and how long is it?
Ballad for a Hoodlum was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballad for a Hoodlum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballad for a Hoodlum was composed by Samson François.