The Egg
L'Œuf
Synopsis
Emile Magis, a modest employee, more or less ostracized by the others, would like only one thing, to be happy. Little by little he realizes that life in society is a matter of convention, lies and deception. When he has understood that cynicism rules the world, he decides to play by its untold rules and to take his revenge.
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Guy Bedos
Emile Magis
Jean Rochefort
Victor Dugommier
Marie Dubois
Hortense Berthoullet
Michel Galabru
Gaston Berthoullet
Bernadette Lafont
Rose
Renaud Mary
General advocate
France Gabriel
Madame Berthoullet
Lyne Chardonnet
Charlotte Berthoullet
Catherine Hubeau
Lucie Berthoullet
Philippe Defrance
Henri
Alexandre Rignault
Uncle Émile
Renée Gardès
Aunt Picolette
Denise Péron
Magis' mother
Bérangère Etcheverry
Justine Magis
Maurice Risch
Gustave
Georges Staquet
Eugène
Sylvine Delannoy
Mademoiselle Duvant
Robert Vattier
Monsieur Raffard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Herman, Claude Berri, Félicien Marceau
- Original Title
- L'Œuf
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Renn Productions, Columbia Films S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Herman
Jean Herman, Claude Berri, Félicien Marceau
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Herman
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Egg
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What is The Egg about?
Emile Magis, a modest employee, more or less ostracized by the others, would like only one thing, to be happy. Little by little he realizes that life in society is a matter of convention, lies and deception. When he has understood that cynicism rules the world, he decides to play by its untold rules and to take his revenge.
Who directed The Egg?
The Egg was directed by Jean Herman.
Who stars in The Egg?
The principal cast of The Egg includes Guy Bedos, Jean Rochefort, Marie Dubois, Michel Galabru, Bernadette Lafont.
When was The Egg released and how long is it?
The Egg was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.