Fire in the Straw
Le Feu de paille
Synopsis
Antoine Vautier is a failed actor. A director hires Christian, Antoine's son, for a film. He immediately becomes a star. Antoine suffers from it. Christian's second film is a disaster and faced with the collapse of his son, Antoine forgets his jealousy.
Top Cast
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Lucien Baroux
Antoine Vautier
Orane Demazis
Jeanne Vautier
Gaby Basset
Reine Roy
Jean Fuller
Christian Vautier
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Madame Goulevin, concierge
Florence Luchaire
Little Caroline
Andrée Brabant
Jeanne Helbling
Monica
Henri Lanoë
Désiré, concierge's son
Raymond Aimos
Guérétrain
Henri Nassiet
Despagnat
Stéphane Audel
Edmond Beauchamp
Albert Broquin
Robert Brunet
Claire Gérard
Jane Pierson
Pierre Sarda
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Benoît-Lévy
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Troyat
- Original Title
- Le Feu de paille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Véga Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Benoît-Lévy
Henri Troyat, Jean Benoît-Lévy
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Benoît-Lévy
Director
Henri Troyat
Screenplay
Jean Benoît-Lévy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire in the Straw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fire in the Straw about?
Antoine Vautier is a failed actor. A director hires Christian, Antoine's son, for a film. He immediately becomes a star. Antoine suffers from it. Christian's second film is a disaster and faced with the collapse of his son, Antoine forgets his jealousy.
Who directed Fire in the Straw?
Fire in the Straw was directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy.
Who stars in Fire in the Straw?
The principal cast of Fire in the Straw includes Lucien Baroux, Orane Demazis, Gaby Basset, Jean Fuller, Jeanne Fusier-Gir.
When was Fire in the Straw released and how long is it?
Fire in the Straw was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is Fire in the Straw based on a book or true story?
Fire in the Straw is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henri Troyat".