The Crab Basket
Le Panier à crabes
Synopsis
Charles is a student in Strasbourg. Abandoned by Liliane, his fiancée, who has inexplicably given up on marriage, he moves to Paris, where he decides to pursue a career in cinema. He founded a film club and became a journalist, then assistant to a famous director. Little by little, he came face to face with the various compromises inherent in this professional milieu. After writing a screenplay about his experiences, he enlists the help of Chantal, a young actress, to bring his film project to fruition.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Pierre Michaël
Charles Dupré
Anne Doat
Chantal
Anne Tonietti
Chantal
Michel Bardinet
Jacques
Paul Frankeur
Clavier
Henri Vilbert
Dorel
Louis Seigner
Jordan
Louis Arbessier
The professor
Jacques Morel
The producer
Denise Grey
The impresario
Jean Parédès
Maurice Sarfati
Henri
René Havard
The first assistant
André Chanu
The animator
Michel Arene
Gilberte Diane
Michel Etcheverry
Bertrand
Jean-Pierre Zola
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Lisbona
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Lisbona
- Original Title
- Le Panier à crabes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Lisbon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Lisbona
Joseph Lisbona
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Lisbona
Writer
Joseph Lisbona
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crab Basket
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What is The Crab Basket about?
Charles is a student in Strasbourg. Abandoned by Liliane, his fiancée, who has inexplicably given up on marriage, he moves to Paris, where he decides to pursue a career in cinema. He founded a film club and became a journalist, then assistant to a famous director. Little by little, he came face to face with the various compromises inherent in this professional milieu. After writing a screenplay about his experiences, he enlists the help of Chantal, a young actress, to bring his film project to fruition.
Who directed The Crab Basket?
The Crab Basket was directed by Joseph Lisbona.
Who stars in The Crab Basket?
The principal cast of The Crab Basket includes Pierre Michaël, Anne Doat, Anne Tonietti, Michel Bardinet, Paul Frankeur.
When was The Crab Basket released and how long is it?
The Crab Basket was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.