Grand Guignol
Synopsis
Sarah, the wife of a theater director, decides to leave her mutt of a husband because she is tired of his morbid fantasies. It is true that Baptiste has a rather unstable troupe that rehearses horror plays in a dance hall. Sarah comes out of the wings for life, but it turns out to be as incongruous and phantasmagorical as her husband's plays. This is why she returns to him. "The real grand guignol is life. The other is the farce."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Marbœuf
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Marbœuf
- Original Score
- Sylvain Kassap
- Original Title
- Grand Guignol
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- UGC Films, Les Films Aramis, Les Films du Chantier, Monthyon Films, Top n°1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Marbœuf
Jean Marbœuf
Sylvain Kassap
Gérard Simon
Anne-France Lebrun
Jean Marbœuf
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Marbœuf
Director
Jean Marbœuf
Writer
Pascale Bouquière
Costume Design
Gérard Simon
Director of Photography
Sylvain Kassap
Original Music Composer
Danièle Vuarin
Costume Design
Anne-France Lebrun
Editor
Jean Marbœuf
Producer
Jérôme Clément
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Guignol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grand Guignol about?
Sarah, the wife of a theater director, decides to leave her mutt of a husband because she is tired of his morbid fantasies. It is true that Baptiste has a rather unstable troupe that rehearses horror plays in a dance hall. Sarah comes out of the wings for life, but it turns out to be as incongruous and phantasmagorical as her husband's plays. This is why she returns to him. "The real grand guignol is life. The other is the farce."
Who directed Grand Guignol?
Grand Guignol was directed by Jean Marbœuf.
Who stars in Grand Guignol?
The principal cast of Grand Guignol includes Caroline Cellier, Marie Dubois, Jean-Claude Brialy, Guy Marchand, Michel Galabru.
When was Grand Guignol released and how long is it?
Grand Guignol was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Grand Guignol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grand Guignol was composed by Sylvain Kassap.