The Overworked
Les Surmenés
Synopsis
A young woman wins a typing contest and sets off to work in Paris.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, Michel Fermaud, François Truffaut
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Les Surmenés
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de la Pléiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, Michel Fermaud, François Truffaut
Georges Delerue
Francine Vainer, Albert Jurgenson, Marinette Cadix
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Director
Francine Vainer
Editor
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Writer
Michel Fermaud
Writer
Marinette Cadix
Editor
François Truffaut
Writer
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French New Wave
Nouvelle Vague films, 1958 to 1973, by the movement's directors.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Overworked
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Overworked about?
A young woman wins a typing contest and sets off to work in Paris.
Who directed The Overworked?
The Overworked was directed by Jacques Doniol-Valcroze.
Who stars in The Overworked?
The principal cast of The Overworked includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Yane Barry, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Jean Juillard, Chantal de Rieux.
When was The Overworked released and how long is it?
The Overworked was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Overworked?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Overworked was composed by Georges Delerue.