La Cage aux souris
Synopsis
During the Occupation, a boarding school in Moulins was placed under the rule of a headmistress committed to collaboration. It is within these walls that Michel, Arthur and Franck, escaped prisoners seeking to cross the demarcation line, find themselves stranded. Three boarders, Manouche, Jo and La Tigresse, discreetly devote themselves to them. Until the day when, aware of the danger, they alert the Resistance through the intermediary of a warden. The three men cross into the free zone, and Michel promises to find Manouche.
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Dany Carrel
Jeannett Van Doren aka 'Manouche'
Michel François
Michel
Dora Doll
'Salade', kitchen aid
Raymond Bussières
Arthur aka 'Tutur'
Dominique Page
' Ficelle'
Marie-Claire Chantraine
'Tigresse'
Renée Delmas
'La Grande Jo'
Arlette Francos
Miss Hemerlin aka 'Gras-Double'
Régine Lovi
'Follette'
Monique Martino
'Culotte'
Milena Nervi
'Marie-Pipi-au-Lit'
Annie Villiers
Julia Caron aka 'Crapaud'
Jacqueline Barthelemy
A mouse
Françoise Brille
'Cra-Cra'
Marie-Jeanne Coggio
A mouse
Odette Dard
'Grande Bique'
Nicole Donner
'Quinquin'
Gisèle Galvani
'Raton'
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Gourguet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Gourguet
- Original Title
- La Cage aux souris
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Gourguet
Jean Gourguet
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Gourguet
Writer
Jean Gourguet
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Cage aux souris
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What is La Cage aux souris about?
During the Occupation, a boarding school in Moulins was placed under the rule of a headmistress committed to collaboration. It is within these walls that Michel, Arthur and Franck, escaped prisoners seeking to cross the demarcation line, find themselves stranded. Three boarders, Manouche, Jo and La Tigresse, discreetly devote themselves to them. Until the day when, aware of the danger, they alert the Resistance through the intermediary of a warden. The three men cross into the free zone, and Michel promises to find Manouche.
Who directed La Cage aux souris?
La Cage aux souris was directed by Jean Gourguet.
Who stars in La Cage aux souris?
The principal cast of La Cage aux souris includes Dany Carrel, Michel François, Dora Doll, Raymond Bussières, Dominique Page.
When was La Cage aux souris released and how long is it?
La Cage aux souris was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.