A Game for Six Lovers
L'Eau à la bouche
Synopsis
Miléna is living in her grandmother's baroque château when the rich lady dies. The lawyer Miguel, who had a previous relationship with Miléna, insists the other two grandchildren, Fifine and her brother Jean-Paul, visit the château for the reading of the will, even though they have been estranged from the family at an early age. However Robert, who had been living with Fifine in an open relationship, arrives and impersonates Jean-Paul. Robert falls for Fifine's cousin Miléna while Fifine has designs on Miguel. In the meantime, the butler César is focusing his lecherous intentions on Prudence, the maid he had just hired.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, Jean-José Richer
- Original Score
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Original Title
- L'Eau à la bouche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de la Pléiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, Jean-José Richer
Serge Gainsbourg
Roger Fellous
Nadine Trintignant
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Director
Roger Fellous
Director of Photography
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Screenplay
Nadine Trintignant
Editor
Jean-José Richer
Screenplay
Serge Gainsbourg
Original Music Composer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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French New Wave
Nouvelle Vague films, 1958 to 1973, by the movement's directors.
BD Release: Past-1960
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What is A Game for Six Lovers about?
Miléna is living in her grandmother's baroque château when the rich lady dies. The lawyer Miguel, who had a previous relationship with Miléna, insists the other two grandchildren, Fifine and her brother Jean-Paul, visit the château for the reading of the will, even though they have been estranged from the family at an early age. However Robert, who had been living with Fifine in an open relationship, arrives and impersonates Jean-Paul. Robert falls for Fifine's cousin Miléna while Fifine has designs on Miguel. In the meantime, the butler César is focusing his lecherous intentions on Prudence, the maid he had just hired.
Who directed A Game for Six Lovers?
A Game for Six Lovers was directed by Jacques Doniol-Valcroze.
Who stars in A Game for Six Lovers?
The principal cast of A Game for Six Lovers includes Françoise Brion, Bernadette Lafont, Alexandra Stewart, Michel Galabru, Jacques Riberolles.
When was A Game for Six Lovers released and how long is it?
A Game for Six Lovers was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Game for Six Lovers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Game for Six Lovers was composed by Serge Gainsbourg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Game for Six Lovers?
A Game for Six Lovers holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).