Life Is a Game
La vie est un jeu
Synopsis
Evanella, who writes the “Horoscope” section of a major newspaper, and her brother Méristo, create with the help of a young journalist, Jean Lassère and the capital of their uncle Amédée, a “Bureau des Prédictions”. Success being expected, they manage to obtain revelations about a gang of gangsters which they publish as predictions. It is success and fortune. Jean marries the newspaper director's daughter and Evanella the director himself.
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Rellys
Meristo
Jacqueline Delubac
Evanella
Jimmy Gaillard
Jean Lassère
Félix Oudart
Uncle Amédée
Jean Martinelli
Newspaper director
Gisèle François
Director's daughter
André Bervil
Mercédès Brare
Joe Breitbart
Jacqueline Canterelle
Jean Daurand
Louis de Funès
Thief
Jacques Dynam
Gisèle Gray
Harry-Max
Hennery
Philippe Janvier
Jean-Pierre Lorrain
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Leboursier
- Original Title
- La vie est un jeu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Sideral Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Leboursier
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Leboursier
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Is a Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Is a Game about?
Evanella, who writes the “Horoscope” section of a major newspaper, and her brother Méristo, create with the help of a young journalist, Jean Lassère and the capital of their uncle Amédée, a “Bureau des Prédictions”. Success being expected, they manage to obtain revelations about a gang of gangsters which they publish as predictions. It is success and fortune. Jean marries the newspaper director's daughter and Evanella the director himself.
Who directed Life Is a Game?
Life Is a Game was directed by Raymond Leboursier.
Who stars in Life Is a Game?
The principal cast of Life Is a Game includes Rellys, Jacqueline Delubac, Jimmy Gaillard, Félix Oudart, Jean Martinelli.
When was Life Is a Game released and how long is it?
Life Is a Game was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.