The Whip
La cravache
Synopsis
The unfortunate boy in this French movie hasn't got a reliable friend, and he needs one. His father, perhaps unhinged by the death of his wife, beats and torments him almost constantly. His older brother, instead of protecting him, keeps watch over him for the father. His best friend, a homosexual, is in love with him, but the boy is in love with the best friend's sister. When the best friend catches the two in bed together, all hell breaks loose.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Kalfon
- Original Title
- La cravache
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Number One
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Kalfon
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Pierre Kalfon
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What is The Whip about?
The unfortunate boy in this French movie hasn't got a reliable friend, and he needs one. His father, perhaps unhinged by the death of his wife, beats and torments him almost constantly. His older brother, instead of protecting him, keeps watch over him for the father. His best friend, a homosexual, is in love with him, but the boy is in love with the best friend's sister. When the best friend catches the two in bed together, all hell breaks loose.
Who directed The Whip?
The Whip was directed by Pierre Kalfon.
Who stars in The Whip?
The principal cast of The Whip includes Pierre Forget, Gil de Lesparda, Richard Laigre, Jacqueline Parent, Richard Salesses.
When was The Whip released and how long is it?
The Whip was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.