Carom Shots
Carambolages
Synopsis
Paul Martin is the subservient brown-nosing youngster who needs quick advancement up the hierarchy to pay for the modern lifestyle he is buying on credit. Seeing that marrying his immediate superior's daughter will not get him the results he wants, he begins plotting the demise of the head of the company. The company itself specializes in holiday travel and unscrupulously brutalizes its customers for maximum profit, spending more thought on publicity gimmicks than customer service...
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Louis de Funes 1963 / Carambolages / Original Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-13
Top Cast
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Paul Martin
Michel Serrault
Le commissaire Baudu
Louis de Funès
Norbert Charolais, Directeur Général du 321
Sophie Daumier
Solange, secrétaire et amant de Paul
Anne Tonietti
Danielle Brossard, fiancée de Paul
Henri Virlogeux
Mr. Brossard
Alfred Adam
Hubert Beaumanoir, cadre supérieur du 321
René Clermont
Frépillon, cadre supérieur du 321
Jacques Dynam
Macheron, collaborateur de Paul
Paul Gay
Le speaker TV
Gilberte Géniat
Madame Brossard
Jean Ozenne
D'Aleyrac, cadre supérieur du 321
Guy Bedos
Marc Arian
Un huissier (uncredited)
André Badin
Un représentant de sandales (uncredited)
Charles Bayard
Un représentant (uncredited)
Marcel Bernier
Un acheteur de journaux (uncredited)
Robert Blome
Un collaborateur de l'agence (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 11, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Bluwal
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Audiard, Marcel Bluwal, Pierre Tchernia, Fred Kassak
- Original Score
- Gérard Calvi
- Original Title
- Carambolages
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG), Trianon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Bluwal
Michel Audiard, Marcel Bluwal, Pierre Tchernia, Fred Kassak
Gérard Calvi
André Bac
Geneviève Vaury
Alain Poiré, Jean Le Duc
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Bluwal
Director
Michel Audiard
Writer
André Bac
Director of Photography
Geneviève Vaury
Editor
Alain Poiré
Producer
Jean Le Duc
Producer
Gérard Calvi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carom Shots
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What is Carom Shots about?
Paul Martin is the subservient brown-nosing youngster who needs quick advancement up the hierarchy to pay for the modern lifestyle he is buying on credit. Seeing that marrying his immediate superior's daughter will not get him the results he wants, he begins plotting the demise of the head of the company. The company itself specializes in holiday travel and unscrupulously brutalizes its customers for maximum profit, spending more thought on publicity gimmicks than customer service...
Who directed Carom Shots?
Carom Shots was directed by Marcel Bluwal.
Who stars in Carom Shots?
The principal cast of Carom Shots includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Michel Serrault, Louis de Funès, Sophie Daumier, Anne Tonietti.
When was Carom Shots released and how long is it?
Carom Shots was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Carom Shots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carom Shots was composed by Gérard Calvi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carom Shots?
Carom Shots holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.