Love at the Top
Le Mouton enragé
“(And How to Get There)!”
Synopsis
A shy bank employee unexpectedly invites a young woman to a café, leading to a one-night stand. When he shares this with his disillusioned friend, the writer helps him navigate a dazzling social ascent.
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Jean-Louis Trintignant
Nicolas Mallet
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Claude Fabre
Romy Schneider
Roberte Groult
Jane Birkin
Marie-Paule Allard
Jean-François Balmer
Vischenko
Florinda Bolkan
Flora Danieli
Mary Marquet
Tania Hermens
Dominique Constanza
Sabine
Gisèle Casadesus
Mrs. Lourceuil
Georges Wilson
Julien Lourceuil
Henri Garcin
Deputy Berthoud
Michel Vitold
Georges Groult, Roberte's husband
Georges Beller
Jean-Mi, friend of Marie-Paule
Estella Blain
Shirley Douglas
Léonie Lousseau
Denise
Carlo Nell
Coffee boy
Betty Berr
Sylvie
Yves Bureau
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Deville
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Blondel, Christopher Frank
- Original Title
- Le Mouton enragé
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Viaduc Productions, T.R.A.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Deville
Roger Blondel, Christopher Frank
Claude Lecomte
Raymonde Guyot
Léo L. Fuchs
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Deville
Director
Simone Baron
Costume Design
Raymonde Guyot
Editor
Léo L. Fuchs
Producer
Christopher Frank
Writer
Claude Lecomte
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love at the Top
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Love at the Top about?
A shy bank employee unexpectedly invites a young woman to a café, leading to a one-night stand. When he shares this with his disillusioned friend, the writer helps him navigate a dazzling social ascent.
Who directed Love at the Top?
Love at the Top was directed by Michel Deville.
Who stars in Love at the Top?
The principal cast of Love at the Top includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Romy Schneider, Jane Birkin, Jean-François Balmer.
When was Love at the Top released and how long is it?
Love at the Top was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Is Love at the Top based on a book or true story?
Love at the Top is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roger Blondel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love at the Top?
Love at the Top holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).