Walking a Tightrope
Les Équilibristes
Synopsis
A famous, ruthless writer takes a handsome young worker, with aspirations of becoming a tightrope artist, as his lover and protege, but suffers tragic consequences when he later discards him for another youth.
Top Cast
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Michel Piccoli
Marcel Spadice
Lilah Dadi
Franz-Ali Aoussine
Polly Walker
Hélène Lagache
Doris Kunstmann
Christa Aoussine
Patrick Mille
Fredy Babitchev
Juliette Degenne
Jacqueline Masset
Laurent Hennequin
Soldat
Olivier Pajot
Diekman
Emiliano Suarez
Le directeur du cirque en tournée
Michel Palmer
Monsieur Loyal
Bernard Farcy
Policier au commissariat
Guy Louret
Agent auxiliaire Rouquet
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikos Papatakis
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikos Papatakis
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Les Équilibristes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paris Classics Productions, Chevereau, France•3, Caroline Production, La Sept Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikos Papatakis
Nikos Papatakis
Bruno Coulais
William Lubtchansky
Delphine Desfons
Humbert Balsan, Simon Simsi
Department Leadership Roster
Gisèle Cavali
Production Design
Eve-Marie Arnault
Costume Design
Humbert Balsan
Producer
Sylvie Deldon
Production Design
Nikos Meletopoulos
Production Design
William Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
Delphine Desfons
Editor
Christian Gasc
Costume Design
Nikos Papatakis
Director
Patrick Cauderlier
Stunt Coordinator
Nikos Papatakis
Writer
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walking a Tightrope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walking a Tightrope about?
A famous, ruthless writer takes a handsome young worker, with aspirations of becoming a tightrope artist, as his lover and protege, but suffers tragic consequences when he later discards him for another youth.
Who directed Walking a Tightrope?
Walking a Tightrope was directed by Nikos Papatakis.
Who stars in Walking a Tightrope?
The principal cast of Walking a Tightrope includes Michel Piccoli, Lilah Dadi, Polly Walker, Doris Kunstmann, Patrick Mille.
When was Walking a Tightrope released and how long is it?
Walking a Tightrope was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Walking a Tightrope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walking a Tightrope was composed by Bruno Coulais.