Dead Tired
Grosse Fatigue
Synopsis
Stressed and overworked, famous French movie star Michel Blanc is beginning to wear down, physically and mentally, from the pressure and demands of fame. Already in a fragile state of mind, strange events start to transpire all around him, and he gradually loses his grip. Taking the advice of a psychiatrist, Blanc retreats to the countryside with his friend Carole Bouquet, but Blanc still has not managed to escape all of his problems.
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Grosse Fatigue
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-28
Top Cast
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Michel Blanc
Michel Blanc / Patrick Olivier
Carole Bouquet
Carole Bouquet
Philippe Noiret
Philippe Noiret
Josiane Balasko
Josiane Balasko
Marie-Anne Chazel
Marie-Anne Chazel
Christian Clavier
Christian Clavier
Guillaume Durand
Guillaume Durand
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Charlotte Gainsbourg
David Hallyday
David Hallyday
Estelle Lefébure
Estelle Hallyday
Gérard Jugnot
Gérard Jugnot
Dominique Lavanant
Dominique Lavanant
Thierry Lhermitte
Thierry Lhermitte
Mathilda May
Mathilda May
Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski
Régine
Régine
Philippe du Janerand
The Inspector
François Morel
The Deputy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Blanc
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Blanc
- Original Score
- René-Marc Bini
- Original Title
- Grosse Fatigue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Blanc
Michel Blanc, Bertrand Blier, Jacques Audiard
René-Marc Bini
Eduardo Serra
Maryline Monthieux
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Blanc
Director
Carlos Conti
Production Design
Maryline Monthieux
Editor
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
Michel Blanc
Screenplay
René-Marc Bini
Original Music Composer
Jacques Audiard
Writer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Tired
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What is Dead Tired about?
Stressed and overworked, famous French movie star Michel Blanc is beginning to wear down, physically and mentally, from the pressure and demands of fame. Already in a fragile state of mind, strange events start to transpire all around him, and he gradually loses his grip. Taking the advice of a psychiatrist, Blanc retreats to the countryside with his friend Carole Bouquet, but Blanc still has not managed to escape all of his problems.
Who directed Dead Tired?
Dead Tired was directed by Michel Blanc.
Who stars in Dead Tired?
The principal cast of Dead Tired includes Michel Blanc, Carole Bouquet, Philippe Noiret, Josiane Balasko, Marie-Anne Chazel.
When was Dead Tired released and how long is it?
Dead Tired was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Tired?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Tired was composed by René-Marc Bini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Tired?
Dead Tired holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).