Cul-de-sac
“Sometimes there’s nothing left to do but laugh!”
Synopsis
On the run and in search of help, two wounded gangsters find refuge in the secluded castle of a feeble man and his wife; however, under the point of a gun, nothing is what it seems.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cul-de-sac (1966) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-19
Top Cast
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Lionel Stander
Richard
Donald Pleasence
George
Françoise Dorléac
Teresa
Jack MacGowran
Albie
Iain Quarrier
Christopher
Jacqueline Bisset
Jacqueline
Renée Houston
Christopher's Mother
William Franklyn
Cecil
Geoffrey Sumner
Christopher's Father
Robert Dorning
Philip Fairweather
Marie Kean
Marion Fairweather
Trevor Delaney
Nicholas
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 17, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$135K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski
- Original Score
- Krzysztof Komeda
- Original Title
- Cul-de-sac
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $135K
- Production Studios
- Tekli British Productions, Compton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Polanski
Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski
Krzysztof Komeda
Gilbert Taylor
Alastair McIntyre
Michael Klinger, Tony Tenser, Sam Waynberg, Gene Gutowski
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
Alastair McIntyre
Editor
Krzysztof Komeda
Original Music Composer
Roman Polanski
Director
Gérard Brach
Writer
Roman Polanski
Writer
Michael Klinger
Producer
Tony Tenser
Producer
Voytek
Production Design
Gene Gutowski
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cul-de-sac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cul-de-sac about?
On the run and in search of help, two wounded gangsters find refuge in the secluded castle of a feeble man and his wife; however, under the point of a gun, nothing is what it seems.
Who directed Cul-de-sac?
Cul-de-sac was directed by Roman Polanski.
Who stars in Cul-de-sac?
The principal cast of Cul-de-sac includes Lionel Stander, Donald Pleasence, Françoise Dorléac, Jack MacGowran, Iain Quarrier.
When was Cul-de-sac released and how long is it?
Cul-de-sac was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Cul-de-sac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cul-de-sac was composed by Krzysztof Komeda.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cul-de-sac?
Cul-de-sac holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).